Center for University Advisement Advising Handbook 2013-2014

Center for University Advisement Advising Handbook 2013-2014

Center for University AdvisementYOUR BRIDGE TO SUCCESS

C U A A d v i s i n g H a n d b o o k ‘ 1 3 -‐ ‘ 1 4 | 1

The Center for University Advisement (CUA) is here to help students transition into Hofstra and navigate the journey of their college career. Each student is assigned an Advisement dean who serves as a general academic advisor. If you are not certain who your Advisement dean is, you can check your degree audit or contact the CUA. Your Advisement dean is here to assist with questions concerning distribution courses, University requirements, policies and procedures, program planning, and other general academic concerns.

More broadly, your dean is always a good first stop when you have questions about the resources available to you on campus. In addition, the CUA offers specific services to support your academic progress, such as the Academic Success Program, University Tutorial Program, and specialized pre-‐health and pre-‐law advising.

Your Advisement dean will be available throughout your time at Hofstra to help you make the most of your educational experience. I encourage you to meet regularly with your dean to monitor your academic progress. In addition, if you have declared a major, you have also been assigned a faculty advisor in your major academic department. Your faculty advisor will assist you with any questions or concerns regarding major-‐specific requirements. I encourage you to make the most of the advising resources available to you through both your Advisement dean and your faculty advisor.

This advising handbook is designed to help you chart your college experience at Hofstra. It includes a variety of academic tip sheets and lists of student resources that will assist you during your time here. Be sure to read through the handbook so that you do not miss an important step in your educational career at Hofstra.

I wish you the best in your academic endeavors.

Sincerely,

Anne Mongillo Dean, Center for University Advisement

2 | C U A A d v i s i n g H a n d b o o k ‘ 1 3 -‐ ‘ 1 4

TABLE OF CONTENTS ADVISING AT HOFSTRA Center for University Advisement (CUA) 3 Dual Advising System 3

MECHANICS OF THE DEGREE Components of a Bachelor’s Degree 4 General Degree Overview 4 FAQs: Distribution Requirements 5 B.A. Language Requirement 6

ACADEMICS Majors and Academic Departments 8 Bulletin.hofstra.edu 11 Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences 12 Frank G. Zarb School of Business 14 School of Communication 17 School of Education 22 School of Engineering and Applied Science 25 School of Health Sciences and Human Services 27 School for University Studies 28 Pre-‐Professional (Pre-‐Health/Pre-‐Law) Checklist 29

PLANNING Transfer Credits and Policies 32 AP, CLEP and IB 34 Degree Audits 39 Your Four-‐Year Academic Plan 41 Registration 101: How to Add and Drop Classes 42 Planning Grids 45

CHARTING YOUR WAY First-‐Year Student Checklist 47 Sophomore Checklist 48 Junior Checklist 49 Senior Checklist 50 Transfer Student Checklist 50

RESOURCES @ HOFSTRA Academic Success Program 53 University Tutorial Program 53 Mathematics Tutoring Center 57 The Writing Center 57 Services for Students with Disabilities 57 Collaborative Learning Center 57 Campus Resources 58 Departmental Course Prefixes 59 General Curriculum Abbreviations 60

HOW TO… Helpful Tips for How to Get Things Done 61 Communication Etiquette 65

COMPLEMENTING YOUR EDUCATION Study Abroad, Internships, and Off-‐Campus Education 68

HOFSTRASPEAK Hofstra Definitions/Lingo 69

SAMPLE FORMS Change of Study 72 Undergraduate Receipt for Graduation Application 73 Registration Add/Drop 74 Registration Restriction Override 75 Repeat Course Request Form 76 Request for Undergraduate Pass/D+/D/Fail 77 Alternate Language Option 78 Special Language Option 79


ADVISING AT HOFSTRA Center for University Advisement (CUA) CUA MISSION The Center for University Advisement (CUA) supports and guides Hofstra undergraduate students as they explore, identify and achieve their academic goals while fostering their autonomy, accountability and love of learning. Through an individualized approach, the CUA teaches students how to utilize campus resources in order to promote their academic endeavors and personal growth. We also serve as an advocate and liaison with other offices to create a collaborative and supportive environment for all students. LOCATIONS 101 Memorial Hall, South Campus 516-‐463-‐6770 107 Mack Student Center, North Campus 516-‐463-‐7222 OFFICE HOURS Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EVENING HOURS DURING Monday and Thursday to 7 p.m. THE FALL AND SPRING QUICK QUESTION HOURS DURING Monday to Friday, 8-‐9 a.m., and 3:30-‐4:30 p.m. THE FALL AND SPRING EMAIL [email protected] WEBSITE hofstra.edu/advisement FACEBOOK facebook.com/HofstraCUA TWITTER @HofstraCUA

Dual Advising System At Hofstra, we offer a dual advising system. Each student is assigned both an Advisement dean in the Center for University Advisement (CUA) and a faculty advisor in his or her major department.

Faculty advisors assist with major-‐specific questions, such as: What are the introductory or foundation courses? Is there a sequence to the major courses? What are the prerequisites? What courses will prepare me for upper-‐level course work? What unique opportunities are available in my major (study abroad, thesis, etc.)? What major elective courses will best prepare me for my future career? Can I receive credit for an internship? Is an internship required? Are there opportunities to get involved within the department? Are there clubs, pre-‐professional organizations, or honor societies connected to my major?

Advisement deans assist with transitional issues and support services from admission to graduation, and can answer questions such as:

How does my transfer credit apply to my degree? How do I declare/change my major? Add a minor? How do I read my degree audit? How can I fulfill the foreign language requirement? I received a poor grade – can I repeat the course to try for a better grade? With whom should I speak to get more involved in campus life? What courses and campus events will help me explore my academic interests?


MECHANICS OF THE DEGREE Components of a Bachelor’s Degree

1) General University/Degree Requirements a. Writing Studies and Composition (WSC) 001 and 002, and the Writing Proficiency Exam b. Distribution requirements: 33 credits for all B.A., B.B.A., B.F.A. programs; sometimes less for B.S. and B.E.

programs c. Foreign language requirement for B.A. (all), B.F.A., B.S. (some), and B.B.A. (international business only)

programs

2) Major Requirements a. Varies between 27 and 45 credits depending on the major/degree b. Additional work outside of the major may be required in order to satisfy major requirements

3) Electives Most degree programs have some room for free electives. Be creative and make the best use of supplemental course offerings.

General Degree Overview General University requirements

□ Writing Studies and Composition (WSC) 001 and 002 Note: Successful completion of SUS Written Expression I and Written Expression II is equivalent to WSC 001.

□ Writing Proficiency Exam □ Foreign language courses or Alternate Language or Special Language Options (varies by major/degree) □ Distribution courses

Major courses Electives

Aside from completing courses at Hofstra, you may also be able to fulfill requirements through: • Transfer course credit from a previous institution • Advanced Placement (AP), College Level Examination Program (CLEP) and International Baccalaureate (IB)

General University Requirements (6 credits) Language Requirements (varies) Writing Skills WSC 001 ___ WSC 002 ___ Writing Proficiency Exam ___

Distribution Requirements (33 credits: B.A., B.B.A., B.F.A.) (B.S. and B.E. requirements may vary.)

Humanities (9 credits)

Natural Sciences/ Mathematics/Computer Science (9 credits)

Social Sciences (9 credits)

Cross Cultural (3 credits)

Literature (LT) Natural Sciences (NS) Behavioral (BH) Cross Cultural (CC) _____________________

_____________________

_____________________

_____________________

Literature (LT) or Appreciation and Analysis (AA) _____________________

Mathematics (MA)* _____________________

History/Philosophy/Religion (HP) _____________________

Interdisciplinary Studies (3 credits)

Appreciation and Analysis (AA) or Creative Participation (CP) _____________________

Natural Science (NS) or Mathematics (MA) or Computer Science (CS) _____________________

Behavioral (BH) or History/Philosophy/Religion (HP) _____________________

Interdisciplinary Studies (IS) _____________________

*All continuing students (entry prior to fall 2013) can register for either a CS or MA course to fulfill any outstanding MC

Foreign Language, Alternate Language, or Special Language Options 1 _______ 2 ________ 3 ________ 4 ________


(Mathematics/Computer Science) requirements on their degree audit.

FAQs: Distribution Requirements Does my transfer credit count toward Hofstra distribution requirements? Yes. Courses are evaluated and assigned to the appropriate distribution category. Hofstra’s transfer credit policy is quite liberal with regard to distribution credit.

If I receive a D or D+ in a distribution course, will it still fulfill a requirement? Yes, the course will count. However, a grade of C-‐ or better may be necessary as a prerequisite if you need to advance to the next level of another course. Also, if the course is being used to fulfill a major requirement, you need to receive a grade of C-‐ or better.

Can I choose the Pass/D+/D/Fail (pass/fail) option for a distribution course? No. Only courses that are free electives (i.e., not used to fulfill a requirement) can be taken Pass/D+/D/Fail. No Zarb School of Business courses can be taken Pass/D+/D/Fail.

Some distribution courses are listed in two categories. Can I count one course in two categories (double count)? No. Each course counts for only one distribution category.

Can a course count toward both the Alternate Language or the Special Language Options and the Distribution requirements (double count)? No. Such a course can count only toward one of these general degree requirements.

I took a course in a previous semester that was not at that time designated as a distribution course. I see that it now has distribution status. Does this course now count toward my distribution requirements? No. If the course did not have distribution status when you took it, it cannot be counted toward your distribution requirements.

I see a course in the current distribution list that was not listed as such when I entered Hofstra. If I take this course now, will it count toward my distribution requirements? Yes. You may take any course in the current distribution list and apply it to your distribution requirements.


B.A. Language Requirement For Students Who Entered Hofstra Prior to Fall 2013

The language requirement for the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) may be satisfied by placement above level 4, completion of a language through level 4, or completion of the Special Language Option (see below). Placement exams in Chinese, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Latin, Modern Greek, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish are available on a walk-‐in basis at the Language Learning Center in 207 Calkins Hall. For placement exams in other languages, please visit the Comparative Literature and Languages Department in 322 Calkins Hall, South Campus.

CONTINUING A PREVIOUSLY STUDIED LANGUAGE • Students who placed in levels 1-‐4 can continue from the placement level* through level 4. A grade of C-‐ or better is required to move to the next level of a language.

• Students who place into level 5 or above via the online placement exam must re-‐take the exam in person (Language Learning Center, 207 Calkins Hall). Students who are fluent in a language other than English should take the placement test on campus.

• Students with transfer credits** for a language may enroll in the next level of that language.

*Credits are not awarded for the placement test. **College-‐level language courses taken in high school will not count toward the language requirement. These credits are awarded as liberal arts electives (e.g., SPAN 999) and not language equivalents. AP language scores, however, may earn credits for language equivalents, which vary by the language exam and score.

SPECIAL LANGUAGE OPTION (SLO) (12 credits) If you do not want to continue with your previously studied language, you may complete the Special Language Option with a new language (approval required).

Part I (6 credits): Take level 1 and level 2 of a new language AND Part II (6 credits): Take 6 credits from the following options: • Level 3 and/or 4 of the new language • Level 1 and 2 of a second language not previously studied

• Two level 1 classes from two different languages not previously studied

• Courses taught in English about literary and language traditions: o French Literature in Translation (FRLT), Italian

Literature in Translation (ITLT), Romance Languages & Literatures (RLLT), Spanish Literature in Translation (SPLT), Comparative Literature & Languages (CLL), Literature in Translation (LIT), or Linguistics (LING)

Foreign Languages Offered at Hofstra Arabic (ARAB)

Mandarin Chinese (CHIN)

French (FREN)

German (GERM)

Greek (GRK)

Modern Greek (MGRK)

Modern Hebrew (HEBR)

Italian (ITAL)

Japanese (JPAN)

Latin (LAT)

Portuguese (PORT)

Russian (RUS)

Spanish (SPAN)

Swahili (SWAH)

NOTE: American Sign Language (ASL) is offered, but may not be used to fulfill the foreign language requirement or the Special Language Option.

• A grade of C-‐ or better is required to move on to the next level of a language; however, if you earn a D in the last level (i.e., finishing level 4 or the last level of your SLO), it will count towards the requirement.

• You cannot elect the Pass/D+/D/Fail option for a course for the language requirement. • If you completed a level of your previous language and wish to follow the SLO, your previous language credit will

count as elective liberal arts credit. You may not apply the previous language to the SLO. • You will not receive credit for courses taken below your placement level. Register for your placement level and speak

with your professor during the first week of class if you are uncertain about your placement.


B.A. Language Requirement For Students Who Entered Hofstra During or After Fall 2013

According to the 2013-‐2014 Undergraduate Bulletin, students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) may fulfill the foreign language requirement in one of two ways, as specified below:

1) Completion of course work through level 3 of one single language OR placement above level 3 (students who choose not to complete level 3 automatically select the Alternate Language Option)

2) The Alternate Language Option, which includes completion of levels 1 and 2 of one single language plus one of the following:

A. Completion of levels 1 and 2 of a second language B. Completion of level 1 of second language and 3 credits chosen from French Literature in

Translation (FRLT), Italian Literature in Translation (ITLT), Italian Studies and Italian American Studies (ITST), Romance Languages & Literatures (RLLT), Spanish Literature in Translation (SPLT), Comparative Literature & Languages (CLL), or Literature in Translation (LIT), related to the culture of the language in which the student completed levels 1 and 2

C. Completion of level 1 of a second language and 3 credits from Linguistics (LING)

For those electing the Alternate Language Option, approval is required by the Center for University Advisement to ensure that the appropriate combination of courses is selected to fulfill the requirement.

Students without transfer college credit in the foreign language studied in high school must take the language placement test to determine placement in the proper level. No student shall receive credit toward graduation for any course below his or her level of placement in that language. Hofstra offers placement exams in Chinese, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Latin, Modern Greek, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish. For placement exams in other languages, please visit the Comparative Literature and Languages Department in 322 Calkins Hall, South Campus. Please note that American Sign Language will not fulfill the foreign language requirement.


ACADEMICS Majors and Academic Departments MAJOR PHONE LOCATION DEPARTMENT Accounting 516-‐463-‐5684 205 Weller Hall Accounting, Taxation and Legal Studies in

Business African Studies 516-‐463-‐7124 224 Hauser Hall Psychology American Studies 516-‐463-‐5454 203 Mason Hall English Anthropology 516-‐463-‐5588 200 Davison Hall Anthropology Applied Physics 516-‐463-‐5582 102 Berliner Hall Physics and Astronomy Art History 516-‐463-‐5474 206 Calkins Hall Fine Arts/Art History Asian Studies 516-‐463-‐5434 322 Calkins Hall Comparative Literature and Languages Athletic Training 516-‐463-‐5808 101 Hofstra Dome Health Studies and Kinesiology Biochemistry 516-‐463-‐5534 106 Berliner Hall Chemistry Biology 516-‐463-‐5516 130 Gittleson Hall Biology Chemistry 516-‐463-‐5534 106 Berliner Hall Chemistry Chinese 516-‐463-‐5434 322 Calkins Hall Comparative Literature and Languages Chinese Studies 516-‐463-‐5434 322 Calkins Hall Comparative Literature and Languages Classics 516-‐463-‐5434 322 Calkins Hall Comparative Literature and Languages Community Health 516-‐463-‐2897 101 Hofstra Dome Health Professions Comparative Literature 516-‐463-‐5434 322 Calkins Hall Comparative Literature and Languages Computer Engineering 516-‐463-‐5555 211 Adams Hall Computer Science Computer Science 516-‐463-‐5555 211 Adams Hall Computer Science Computer Science and Mathematics

516-‐463-‐5570 109 Adams Hall Mathematics

Criminology 516-‐463-‐5640 205 Davison Hall Sociology Dance 516-‐463-‐5444 102 Emily Lowe Hall Drama and Dance Dance Education 516-‐463-‐5768 128 Hagedorn Hall Teaching, Literacy and Leadership Drama 516-‐463-‐5444 102 Emily Lowe Hall Drama and Dance Early Childhood Ed. (Birth-‐Grade 2) and Childhood Ed. (Grades 1-‐6) Dual Certification

516-‐463-‐5768 128 Hagedorn Hall Teaching, Literacy and Leadership

Early Childhood Education 516-‐463-‐5768 128 Hagedorn Hall Teaching, Literacy and Leadership

Economics 516-‐463-‐5592 200 Barnard Hall Economics Economics (Business) 516-‐463-‐5592 200 Barnard Hall Economics Electrical Engineering 516-‐463-‐5544 104 Weed Hall Engineering Elementary Education 516-‐463-‐5768 128 Hagedorn Hall Teaching, Literacy and Leadership Engineering Science 516-‐463-‐5544 104 Weed Hall Engineering English 516-‐463-‐5454 203 Mason Hall English English Education 516-‐463-‐5768 128 Hagedorn Hall Teaching, Literacy and Leadership Entrepreneurship 516-‐463-‐5726 228 Weller Hall Management, Entrepreneurship and

General Business Environmental Resources 516-‐463-‐5564 143 Gittleson Hall Geology, Environment and Sustainability Exercise Science 516-‐463-‐5808 101 Hofstra Dome Health Studies and Kinesiology Film Studies and Production 516-‐463-‐5424 124 Dempster Hall Radio, Television, Film Finance 516-‐463-‐5698 221 Weller Hall Finance Fine Arts 516-‐463-‐5474 206 Calkins Hall Fine Arts/Art History Fine Arts Education 516-‐463-‐5768 128 Hagedorn Hall Teaching, Literacy and Leadership Foreign Language Education (French, Italian, Spanish, German or Russian)

516-‐463-‐5768 128 Hagedorn Hall Teaching, Literacy and Leadership


Majors and Academic Departments MAJOR PHONE LOCATION DEPARTMENT Forensic Science 516-‐463-‐5534 106 Berliner Hall Chemistry French 516-‐463-‐5140 338 Calkins Hall Romance Languages and Literatures Geography 516-‐463-‐5826 209K Roosevelt Hall Global Studies and Geography Geology 516-‐463-‐5564 143 Gittleson Hall Geology, Environment and

Sustainability German 516-‐463-‐5434 322 Calkins Hall Comparative Literature and Languages Global Studies 516-‐463-‐5826 209K Roosevelt Hall Global Studies and Geography Health Education 516-‐463-‐5808 101 Hofstra Dome Health Studies and Kinesiology Health Science 516-‐463-‐2897 101 Hofstra Dome Health Professions Hebrew 516-‐463-‐5434 322 Calkins Hall Comparative Literature and Languages History 516-‐463-‐5604 301 New Academic Bldg. History Ibero-‐American Studies 516-‐463-‐5140 338 Calkins Hall Romance Languages and Literatures Ibero-‐American Studies With a Minor in International Business

516-‐463-‐5140 338 Calkins Hall Romance Languages and Literatures

Industrial Engineering 516-‐463-‐5544 104 Weed Hall Engineering Individually Designed B.A. (Humanities, Natural Science or Social Sciences)

516-‐463-‐5454 203 Mason Hall English

Information Technology 516-‐463-‐5716 211 Weller Hall Information Technology and Quantitative Methods

International Business 516-‐463-‐5706 222 Weller Hall Marketing and International Business Italian 516-‐463-‐5140 338 Calkins Hall Romance Languages and Literatures Jewish Studies 516-‐463-‐6023 104 Heger Hall Religion Journalism 516-‐463-‐4873 322 Dempster Hall Journalism, Media Studies and Public

Relations Labor Studies 516-‐463-‐5592 200 Barnard Hall Economics Latin 516-‐463-‐5434 322 Calkins Hall Comparative Literature and Languages Latin American and Caribbean Studies

516-‐463-‐5140 338 Calkins Hall Romance Languages and Literatures

Legal Education Accelerated Program (LEAP) (pre-‐determined based on admission)

516-‐463-‐5616 205 Barnard Hall Political Science

Legal Studies in Business 516-‐463-‐5684 205 Weller Hall Accounting, Taxation and Legal Studies in Business

Liberal Arts 516-‐463-‐5417 220 Heger Hall HCLAS Dean's Office Linguistics 516-‐463-‐5434 322 Calkins Hall Comparative Literature and Languages Management 516-‐463-‐5726 228 Weller Hall Management, Entrepreneurship and

General Business Marketing 516-‐463-‐5706 222 Weller Hall Marketing and International Business Mass Media Studies 516-‐463-‐4873 322 Dempster Hall Journalism, Media Studies and Public

Relations Mathematics 516-‐463-‐5770 109 Adams Hall Mathematics Mathematical Business Economics

516-‐463-‐5592 200 Barnard Hall Economics

Mathematical Economics 516-‐463-‐5592 200 Barnard Hall Economics Mathematics Education 516-‐463-‐5568 128 Hagedorn Hall Teaching, Literacy and Leadership Mechanical Engineering 516-‐463-‐5544 104 Weed Hall Engineering Music 516-‐463-‐5490 101 New Academic Bldg. Music Music Education 516-‐463-‐5768 128 Hagedorn Hall Teaching, Literacy and Leadership


Majors and Academic Departments MAJOR PHONE LOCATION DEPARTMENT Philosophy 516-‐463-‐5612 104 Heger Hall Philosophy Physical Education 516-‐463-‐5808 101 Hofstra Dome Health Studies and Kinesiology Physics 516-‐463-‐5582 102 Berliner Hall Physics and Astronomy Political Science 516-‐463-‐5616 205 Barnard Hall Political Science Pre-‐Health (Pre-‐Medical) Studies With a Concentration in Humanities or Social Sciences (see pre-‐medical advisor first)

516-‐463-‐5588 200 Davison Hall Anthropology 516-‐463-‐5434 322 Calkins Hall Comparative Literature and Languages 516-‐463-‐5454 203 Mason Hall English 516-‐463-‐5826 209F Roosevelt Hall Global Studies and Geography 516-‐463-‐5612 104 Heger Hall Philosophy 516-‐463-‐6023 104 Heger Hall Religion 516-‐463-‐5509 106 Davison Hall Speech-‐Language-‐Hearing Sciences

Pre-‐Medical Studies 516-‐463-‐5516 130 Gittleson Hall Biology Psychology 516-‐463-‐5624 222 Hauser Hall Psychology Public Relations 516-‐463-‐4873 322 Dempster Hall Journalism, Media Studies and Public

Relations Radio Production and Studies 516-‐463-‐5424 124 Dempster Hall Radio, Television, Film Religion 516-‐463-‐6023 104 Heger Hall Religion Religion With Language Option

516-‐463-‐6023 104 Heger Hall Religion

Russian 516-‐463-‐5434 322 Calkins Hall Comparative Literature and Languages Science Education 516-‐463-‐5768 128 Hagedorn Hall Teaching, Literacy and Leadership Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)

516-‐463-‐5544 104 Weed Hall Engineering

Social Studies Education 516-‐463-‐5768 128 Hagedorn Hall Teaching, Literacy and Leadership Sociology 516-‐463-‐5640 205 Davison Hall Sociology Spanish 516-‐463-‐5140 338 Calkins Hall Romance Languages and Literatures Speech Communication and Rhetorical Studies

516-‐463-‐4871 400 New Academic Bldg.

Rhetoric

Speech-‐Language-‐Hearing Sciences

516-‐463-‐5509 106 Davison Hall Speech-‐Language-‐Hearing Sciences

Supply Chain Management 516-‐463-‐5726 228 Weller Hall Management, Entrepreneurship and General Business

Sustainability Studies 516-‐463-‐5564 143 Gittleson Hall Geology, Environment and Sustainability Theater Arts 516-‐463-‐5444 102 Emily Lowe Hall Drama and Dance Urban Ecology 516-‐463-‐5516 130 Gittleson Hall Biology Video/Television 516-‐463-‐5424 124 Dempster Hall Radio, Television, Film Video/Television and Business 516-‐463-‐5424 124 Dempster Hall Radio, Television, Film Video/Television and Film 516-‐463-‐5424 124 Dempster Hall Radio, Television, Film Women's Studies 516-‐463-‐5604 301 New Academic

Bldg. History


Bulletin.hofstra.edu • To use the Hofstra University online Bulletin, visit bulletin.hofstra.edu and click on the bulletin year you

would like to view from the drop-‐down menu on the top right.

• Once your selected bulletin appears, you can select “Use Advanced Search” in the upper left corner to search the entire bulletin or a specific location.

• With the Advanced Search, you will be directed to enter specific search word(s), check off the location(s)

within the bulletin you wish to search, and click “Search.” For example, to search for all ENGL (English) courses, select “Courses” and type in “ENGL.”

• For a more general search, use the blue navigation links on the left-‐hand side of each page to find

additional information.

• Create and save your own portfolio of information using “My Portfolio” at the bottom of the left column.

• The portfolio allows users to browse through the online Bulletin and save both programs and courses of

interest.

• Content from any Bulletin will be saved for future use in one portfolio by clicking on the “Add to Portfolio” link located above the program/course description or below the entire page.

Things to remember: • Always choose the correct Bulletin from the drop-‐down menu. • Email [email protected] with any questions.


Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (HCLAS) offers majors in the disciplines of humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences.

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) The candidate for the Bachelor of Arts pursues studies that have elements of both breadth and depth. The element of breadth is made up of inquiry that ranges widely over the arts and sciences. Students are encouraged, beyond the fulfillment of minimal requirements, to explore various fields as their developing interests lead them. The element of depth in the B.A. program is mainly found in the field of specialization or academic major, chosen by the student from one of the fields listed below, after one to two years of college work. For the major, each academic department defines the special pattern of required and suggested study that suits its discipline.

African Studies American Studies Anthropology Anthropology -‐ Archaeology Option Art History Asian Studies Biology Chemistry Chinese Chinese Studies Classics Comparative Literature Criminology Dance Drama Economics English Fine Arts French

Geography Geology German Global Studies Hebrew History Ibero-‐American Studies Ibero-‐American Studies with a minor in International Business Individually Designed Italian Jewish Studies Labor Studies Latin Latin American and Caribbean Studies

Liberal Arts Linguistics Mathematics

Mathematical Economics Music Philosophy Physics Political Science Pre-‐Health Studies With a Concentration in Humanities or Social Sciences

Psychology Religion Religion With Language Concentration Option

Russian Sociology Spanish Sustainability Studies Urban Ecology Women’s Studies

Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) HCLAS offers the Bachelor of Fine Arts in theater arts.

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) HCLAS offers programs leading to the Bachelor of Science in the fields of specialization listed below. The objective of these curricula is to provide a broad and liberating education as well as depth and competence in a given area of knowledge. Thus, liberal arts courses are required in each program.

Applied Physics Biochemistry Biology Chemistry Economics (Business) Environmental Resources

Fine Arts Forensic Science Geology Mathematical Business Economics Mathematics

Music Physics Pre-‐Medical Studies Sustainability Studies Urban Ecology


Minors

African Studies American Studies Anthropology Arabic Art History Asian Studies Astronomy Biochemistry Biology Business and Design Chemistry Chinese Chinese Studies Civic Engagement Classics Cognitive Science Comparative Literature Creative Writing Criminology Dance Disability Studies Drama Economics English European Studies Fine Arts Forensic Science French Geography Geology German Global Studies Hebrew History Ibero-‐American Studies International Affairs

Irish Studies Italian Italian Studies and Italian American Studies Japanese Jewish Studies Labor Studies Latin Latin American and Caribbean Studies Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Studies Linguistics Mathematics Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies Modern Greek Music Musical Theater Neuroscience Philosophy Philosophy of Law Philosophy of Science Physics Political Science Psychology Public Affairs Publishing Studies Religion Russian Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)

Sociology Spanish Sustainability Studies Technology and Public Policy Women's Studies World Literature Writing Studies


Frank G. Zarb School of Business Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) Programs Hofstra’s B.B.A. programs have been professionally accredited by AACSB International – The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business for more than 30 years. In addition, the Department of Accounting, Taxation and Legal Studies in Business has a special accounting accreditation from AACSB International. These accreditations ensure that faculty, academic programs and facilities meet the highest professional standards. The curricula provide a broad, liberal arts education that prepares students for responsible citizenship and leadership roles in business and not-‐for-‐profit organizations in the United States and abroad. The majority of business core courses are taken at the sophomore level and above. Major elective courses are taken in the last two years of a four-‐year curriculum, thus permitting first-‐year students and sophomores to acquire a solid liberal arts foundation in the humanities, social and natural sciences, mathematics, computer science, and cross-‐cultural areas. Prior to the beginning of junior year, each student must confer with a Zarb School of Business advisor. Undecided business students should meet with a faculty advisor in one of the School of Business departments. Majors: Accounting Information Technology Management Entrepreneurship International Business Marketing Finance Legal Studies in Business Supply Chain Management Minors in Business Students with a major in a business area may choose a minor in a second business area. For a business minor, B.B.A. students must complete, only with faculty advisement in the department offering the minor, a minimum of 18-‐19 semester hours with grades of C-‐ or better in that second area of study, with at least 6-‐12 hours in residence, depending upon the chosen minor. The introductory courses (e.g., courses numbered 1, 2, 101 and 110) included in the undergraduate business and general requirements may be counted within the total 18-‐19 credit hours. Courses applied toward major elective requirements and minor requirements may overlap per the discretion of the chairperson. Accounting General Business (for Liberal Arts Majors) Management Business and Design Human Resources Management Marketing Entrepreneurship Information Technology Multi-‐Channel Marketing Finance International Business Promotion Finance (for Mathematics Majors) International Marketing Supply Chain Management General Business Legal Studies in Business No Zarb School of Business course may be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis. No student pursuing a bachelor’s degree other than a Bachelor of Business Administration may complete more than 30 semester hours of Zarb School course work without prior permission of the Zarb School Dean’s Office. The student must have the appropriate form approved by and filed with the major and minor departments. For further information regarding business minors, contact the chair of the appropriate department.


Business Tip Sheet General Education B.B.A. Requirements:

WRITING STUDIES AND COMPOSITION AND WRITING PROFICIENCY EXAM WSC 001 and WSC 002 (6 cr.) Note: Successful completion of SUS Written Expression I and SUS Written Expression II is equivalent to WSC 001.

FOREIGN LANGUAGE (INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MAJORS ONLY) Level 5 or placement above level 5 (0-‐15 cr.) DISTRIBUTION COURSES Humanities Literature (LT) (3 cr.) Literature (LT) or Appreciation and Analysis (AA) (3 cr.) Appreciation and Analysis (AA) or Creative Participation (CP) (SPCM 001 or 007) (3 cr.) Natural Sciences, Mathematics, Computer Science Natural Sciences (NS) (3 cr.) Mathematics (MA) (MATH 40 or above)* (3 cr.) Natural Sciences (NS), Mathematics (MA), or Computer Science (CS) (3 cr.) Social Sciences Behavioral Social Sciences (BH) (PSC course suggested here or for Cross Cultural) (3 cr.) History, Philosophy, Religion (HP) (PHI 014 or 090) (3 cr.) Behavioral Social Sciences (BH) or History, Philosophy, Religion (HP) (3 cr.)

Cross Cultural Cross Cultural (CC) (if not taken for BH, PSC course suggested here) (3 cr.) Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary Studies (IS)** (3 cr.)

*Finance majors must take Math 061, 061A, or 071. Math 040, 045, or 050 may count for the second MA Distribution requirement in this category, but Math 050 may not be taken after 061, 061A, or 071.

**The Interdisciplinary Studies requirement may be satisfied by 3 credits of IS or an extra 3 credits in any other distribution category.

Specific Liberal Arts Requirements Business Core ECO 001 and 002 ACCT 101 and 102 (has prerequisites) SPCM 001 or 007 (will fulfill CP distribution) FIN 101 (has prerequisites) Any PSC course (some can fulfill BH or CC distribution) FIN 110 (has prerequisites) PHI 014 or 090 (will fulfill HP distribution) GBUS 180/180H (has prerequisites) MATH 40 or above (will fulfill MA distribution) IB 150 (has prerequisites) IT 014 General Education Requirements LEGL 020 QM 001 and 122 MKT 101 (has prerequisites) MGT 101 (has prerequisites)


MGT 110 (has prerequisites)


School of Communication The School of Communication at Hofstra University is made up of three academic departments. Below you will find a listing of all three departments, as well as the different degree options.

Radio, Television, Film B.A. Radio Production and Studies (36 credits in major) B.A. Film Studies and Production (39-‐42 credits in major) B.A. Video/Television (37 credits in major). Concentration options: Television Production/Post-‐

Production or Television Writing/Producing B.S. Video/Television (94 credits in major) B.S. Video/Television and Business (94 credits in major) B.S. Video/Television and Film (94 credits in major)

All B.A. majors in Radio, Television, Film must complete a liberal arts minor. All B.S. candidates must be approved and certain admission criteria are required, including the completion of a minimum of 72 credits of liberal arts. All students majoring in the Department of Radio, Television, Film must complete a minimum of 24 credits in residence. Journalism, Media Studies, and Public Relations B.A. Journalism (39 credits in major) B.A. Mass Media Studies. Concentration options: Media and Culture; Urban and Suburban

Communication; or Media, Law and Policy (36 credits in major) B.A. Public Relations (36 credits in major)

All students majoring in the Department of Journalism, Media Studies, and Public Relations must complete a liberal arts minor, maintain an overall GPA of 2.5 and a major GPA of 2.5, and complete a minimum of 33 credits in residence. Rhetoric

B.A. Speech Communication and Rhetorical Studies. Concentration options: Speech Communication; Communication, Citizenship, and Public Advocacy; or Communication, Culture, and Social Action (36-‐57 credits in major)

All students majoring in the Department of Rhetoric must maintain a major GPA of 2.5 and complete a minimum of 15 credits in residence. All School of Communication students must complete the following three foundation courses: MASS 001 – Mass Media: History and Development (3 credits) RTVF 001 – Foundations of RTVF and New Media (3 credits) SPCM 001 – Oral Communication (3 credits) (also fulfills CP distribution requirement) All School of Communication students must receive a grade of C-‐ or better in all courses applicable to their major.

Minors Integrated Media Public Relations Journalism Radio, Television, Film Mass Media Studies Speech Communication and Rhetorical Studies


Liberal Arts Minor Options All students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in the departments of Radio, Television, Film and Journalism, Media Studies, and Public Relations are required to satisfy a liberal arts minor chosen from the following list:

African Studies Computer Engineering Geology Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual

and Transgender Studies

Public Affairs

American Studies Computer Science German Linguistics Publishing Studies

Anthropology Creative Writing Global Studies Mass Media Studies (RTVF majors ONLY) Religion

Arabic Criminology Hebrew Mathematics Russian

Art History Dance History Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

Asian Studies Disability Studies Ibero-‐American Studies Modern Greek Sociology

Astronomy Drama International Affairs Music Spanish

Biochemistry Economics Irish Studies Musical Theater Speech Communication and Rhetorical Studies

Biology Engineering Italian Neuroscience Speech-‐Language-‐Hearing Sciences

Chemistry English Italian Studies and Italian American Studies Philosophy Sustainability Studies

Chinese European Studies Japanese Philosophy of Law Technology and Public Policy

Chinese Studies Fine Arts Jewish Studies Philosophy of Science Women’s Studies

Classics Forensic Science Labor Studies Physics World Literature

Cognitive Sciences French Latin Political Science Writing Studies

Comparative Literature Geography Latin American and

Caribbean Studies Psychology


Communication Tip Sheet

Majors in the School of Communication require: • WSC 001 and WSC 002 and passing of the Writing Proficiency Exam. Note: Successful completion of

SUS Written Expression I and SUS Written Expression II is equivalent to WSC 001. • Foreign Language, Special Language Option, or Alternate Language Option (varies by major/degree) • Distribution courses • Major courses (typically 36-‐57 credits for the B.A. and 94 for the B.S. programs) • Foundation courses (SPCM 001, RTVF 001, and MASS 001) • Elective courses

General University Requirements (6 credits) Writing Skills WSC 001 _____ WSC 002 _____ Writing Proficiency Exam _____

Foreign Language Requirements (varies by degree and bulletin year) Foreign Language, Special Language, or Alternate Language Options 1 __________ 2 __________ 3 __________ 4 _________

Distribution Requirements (B.A.: 33 credits) (B.S. distribution requirements may vary.)

Humanities (9 credits)

Natural Sciences/ Mathematics/Computer Science (9 credits)



Literature (LT)

Natural Sciences (NS)

Behavioral (BH)****

Cross Cultural (CC)

_____________________

_____________________

_____________________

_____________________

Literature (LT) or Appreciation and Analysis (AA)* _____________________

Mathematics (MA)*** _____________________



Appreciation and Analysis (AA) or Creative Participation (CP)** _____________________

Natural Science (NS) or Mathematics (MA), or Computer Science (CS) _____________________


Interdisciplinary Studies (IS)***** _____________________

* RTVF 010 is a requirement for Film Studies and Production majors and it may also fulfill an Appreciation and Analysis (AA)

distribution requirement. ** SPCM 001 is a requirement for all majors and it may also fulfill the Creative Participation (CP) distribution requirement. *** All continuing students (entry prior to fall 2013) can register for either a CS or MA course to fulfill any outstanding MC

(Mathematics/Computer Science) requirements on their degree audit. **** PSC 001 is a prerequisite for JRNL 013, which is required of all Journalism majors, and may also fulfill a Behavioral (BH) distribution requirement. ***** The Interdisciplinary Studies requirement may be satisfied by 3 credits of IS or an extra 3 credits in any other distribution

category.


Journalism, Bachelor of Arts/Master of Arts Dual-‐Degree Program (from the 2012-‐2013 Graduate Studies Bulletin) The dual-‐degree program offers forward-‐thinking students a unique opportunity to graduate in an extremely efficient manner, with both an undergraduate and an advanced degree. Within five years (instead of the usual six), students complete a 151-‐semester-‐hour program that culminates with the awarding of both a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts in journalism. Candidates for graduation from the School of Communication with the combined degrees of Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts must fulfill the B.A. requirements as listed under the School of Communication and the M.A. requirements as listed under the School of Communication, with the exception that three graduate courses may count toward both the undergraduate and the graduate degrees. Students may count any three applicable graduate courses toward their undergraduate major, but most students select three from JRNL 211, 215, 216, 231 and 253. In addition, undergraduate students majoring in journalism must complete the program requirements listed below plus a liberal arts minor from one of the following: any minor in Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences or the Department of Rhetoric. The minor must consist of 18 semester hours as defined by that discipline, of which at least 6 hours must be taken in residence. Transfer Journalism and public relations majors transferring to Hofstra may use no more than six journalism credits from other schools in satisfying journalism major requirements at Hofstra. These six credits are subject to the approval of the Department of Journalism, Media Studies, and Public Relations. Transfer credits are approved only for those courses meeting the department’s curriculum requirements and course standards. Admission Students may apply for “direct entry” into the dual-‐degree program as undergraduate first-‐year students. To be accepted into the program, these students must enter with an SAT score of 1170 or higher and a cumulative high school GPA of 3.5 or higher. Applicants who meet these criteria will be accepted by the Office of Undergraduate Admission directly into this program, and notified of acceptance prior to beginning their course work at Hofstra. Students in the program will be allowed to take graduate-‐level courses during their senior year provided they maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0. Dual-‐degree students must meet with an advisor at least once every semester to confirm their intent to pursue graduate studies. If they choose not to pursue the graduate degree, they will be awarded the B.A. degree upon completion of all required courses, up to and including their senior year. Graduate level courses may still be applied for undergraduate degree credit. Students may also apply for admission to the dual-‐degree program during their junior year. Students must take at least 80 semester hours outside their major and department, 65 of which should be in the liberal arts. For more information, contact Program Director Dr. Kristal Zook at [email protected].


Who’s Who in the School of Communication Journalism, Media Studies, and Public Relations Title Office Phone Email Carol Fletcher, Professor Chairperson 322A Dempster Hall 516-463-6464 [email protected]

Mary-Ann Allison, Associate Professor Associate Chairperson 313 Dempster Hall 516-463-7004 [email protected]

Gregory Smith, Associate Professor

Journalism Track Coordinator 121 Dempster Hall 516-463-4270 [email protected]

Susan Drucker, Professor

Mass Media Studies Track Coordinator 322B Dempster Hall 516-463-5304 [email protected]

Suzanne N. Berman, Associate Professor

Public Relations Track Coordinator 146A Dempster Hall 516-463-4625 [email protected]

Kristal Zook, Associate Professor

Graduate Director (M.A. in Journalism)

409 New Academic Building 516-463-4304 [email protected]

Jeffrey Morosoff, Assistant Professor

Graduate Director (M.A. in Public Relations) 309C Dempster Hall 516-463-5248 [email protected]

Ann Lewis Secretary 322 Dempster Hall 516-463-4873 [email protected]

Radio, Television, Film Title Office Phone Email Mario Murillo, Associate Professor Chairperson 123 Dempster Hall 516-463-6062 [email protected]

Douglas Morrow, Adjunct Associate Professor

Internship Coordinator 417 New Academic Building 516-463-6576 [email protected]

Aashish Kumar, Associate Professor

Graduate Director (M.F.A. in Documentary Studies and Production)

303 Dempster Hall 516-463-6573 [email protected]

Phil Katzman, Associate Professor Film Track Coordinator 201D Dempster Hall 516-463-6579 [email protected]

Dennis Quinn, Assistant Professor Radio Track Coordinator 134 Dempster Hall 516-463-7243 [email protected]

Randal Hillebrand, Adjunct Associate Professor

Video/Television Track Coordinator 120 Dempster Hall 516-463-5205 [email protected]

Mary Otarola Secretary 124 Dempster Hall 516-463-5424 [email protected]

Rhetoric Title Office Phone Email Philip Dalton, Assistant Professor Chairperson 400 New Academic

Building 516-463-7121 [email protected]

Lisa Merrill, Professor Internship Coordinator 407 New Academic

Building 516-463-5515 [email protected]

Reshmi Sen, Adjunct Associate Professor

Graduate Director (M.A. in Speech Communication and Rhetorical Studies)

412 New Academic Building 516-463-4302 [email protected]

Jackie Schmit Secretary 400 New Academic Building 516-463-4871 [email protected]


School of Education The faculty of the School of Education are dedicated to the preparation of reflective and knowledgeable professionals who use scholarship to inform their practice.

The School of Education is composed of the following departments and their respective undergraduate programs or courses: Health Studies and Kinesiology (HSK) Athletic Training (PESP) Exercise Science (PESP) Health Education (HED) Physical Education (PESP) Special Education (SPED) * Teaching, Literacy, and Leadership (TLL) Early Childhood Education (ELED) Educational Studies (EDST) Elementary Education (ELED) Literacy Studies (LYST) Secondary Education (SED) Business Education (SED) Dance Education (SED) English Education (SED) Fine Arts Education (SED) Foreign Languages Education (SED) Mathematics Education (SED) Music Education (SED) Science Education (SED) Social Studies Education (SED)

Programs offered by the School of Education are classified as either pre-‐professional or professional. Pre-‐professional programs are for students seeking initial teacher certification or certification as a teacher assistant, whether at the undergraduate level or the graduate level. Professional programs are designed for students already certified (provisionally or permanently) or experienced as teachers (e.g., in private schools, in the Peace Corps, etc.) and who wish to pursue advanced studies in a specialized field of education.

Areas of specialization include early childhood, elementary, and secondary education; and programs in dance, fine arts, health, music, and physical education, all grades.

In addition to fulfilling the required courses of study, the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education mandate that all prospective teachers, pupil personnel and education leaders receive instructions regarding:

1. Identification of Child Abuse and Maltreatment 2. Fire and Arson Prevention 3. School Violence Prevention and Intervention 4. Prevention of Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Abuse 5. Highway and School Safety/Prevention of Child Abduction

*Undergraduate courses are taken within the Department of Special Education (SPED); however, there are no undergraduate programs or major options within this department. Programs in special education are available only at the graduate level.


Enrollment Prospective teachers in the following fields enroll as a major in the School of Education: art, dance, music, health education, and physical education. Preparation for teaching in early childhood and elementary schools requires dual enrollment in the School of Education and a Bachelor of Arts program in Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (excluding dance, fine arts, music) or the Bachelor of Arts program in Speech Communication and Rhetorical Studies in the School of Communication, for completion of the professional education courses leading to the co-‐major.

Students preparing to teach in secondary schools enroll in Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences as a major in a teaching content and co-‐major in secondary education.

Students preparing to teach early childhood, elementary, or secondary education should, by the beginning of their sophomore year, select a co-‐major in the appropriate college. With an advisor from the chosen department, the student should develop an approved plan of study that satisfies the requirements of that department as well as the School of Education program.

Students preparing to teach art, dance, music, physical education or health education should enroll in the School of Education during their first year at Hofstra.

Frequently it is necessary for students to take more than the minimum 124 credits (semester hours) required for graduation in order to meet the subject requirements of their academic department in Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, School of Communication, or the Zarb School of Business, and the teacher education requirements of the School of Education.

Prerequisites for Teacher Candidates Undergraduate students preparing to teach at the early childhood, elementary, or secondary level need to apply to the Department of Teaching, Literacy and Leadership at the beginning of their sophomore year.

Admission to the program is based on a comprehensive review of multiple criteria, including the following: A completed application to the program. In the case of elementary education,

o a minimum grade point average of 2.75 in overall course work; and o a minimum grade point average of 2.75 in liberal arts course work.

In the case of secondary education, o a minimum grade point average of 2.75 in overall course work; and o a minimum grade point average of 2.75 in the area(s) in which certification is sought.

A written personal statement of professional intent and rationale. Two letters of reference that address the applicant’s potential to succeed in the teaching

profession. An interview, audition and/or portfolio is required in some programs.

The department understands that any single criterion may not reliably predict a candidate’s potential for success in the program. Consequently, candidates are welcome to apply if they do not meet one of the criteria but feel that other aspects of their experience may compensate for this deficiency.

We anticipate that teacher and school building leader candidates applying for certification on or after May 1, 2014, will be required to take certain new exams. Candidates who graduate and apply for certification on or before April 30, 2014, but do not meet all the requirements for an initial certificate will also be required to pass the new exams. Candidates will not be permitted to mix and match examinations from the old and new tests. Please contact the Office of Certification and Educational Support Services at Hofstra University at 516-‐463-‐5747 or consult the New York State Education Department website.


Elementary Education Bachelor of Arts with a liberal arts co-‐major

Degree Program Academic Department Coordinator Phone Address

Early Childhood Education (Birth-‐Grade 2) B.A.

Early Childhood Education

Teaching, Literacy and Leadership

Myrna Fischbach

516-‐463-‐4799

142 Hagedorn Hall

Specialization in Elementary Education (Grades 1-‐6) B.A. Elementary

Education Teaching, Literacy and Leadership

Dual Certification in Early Childhood Education (Birth-‐Grade 2) and Childhood Education (Grades 1-‐6)

B.A. Early Childhood Education

Teaching, Literacy and Leadership

Secondary Education with a liberal arts co-‐major

Degree Program Academic Department Coordinator Phone Address

English Education B.A. Secondary Education English Maureen

Murphy 516-‐463-‐6775

115 Hagedorn Hall

Foreign Language Education (co-‐major in French, Italian, Spanish, German, or Russian)

B.A. Secondary Education

Appropriate language department

Mustapha Masrour

516-‐463-‐5653

207 Calkins Hall

Health Education B.S. Health Education

Health Studies and Kinesiology

Michael J. Ludwig

516-‐463-‐5885

129 Hofstra Dome

Science Education (co-‐major in biology, geology, chemistry, or physics)


Appropriate science department

Jacqueline Grennon-‐Brooks

516-‐463-‐5777

105 Hagedorn Hall

Mathematics Education B.A. Secondary Education Mathematics Sharon

Whitton 516-‐463-‐6456

128 Hagedorn Hall

Social Studies Education (co-‐major in history, anthropology, sociology, political science, geography, or economics)


Appropriate social science department Alan Singer 516-‐463-‐

5853 128 Hagedorn Hall

Dance Education B.S.Ed. Secondary Education Dance Anita Feldman 516-‐463-‐

7137 204 Emily Lowe Hall

Fine Arts Education B.S.Ed. Secondary Education Fine Arts Susan G. Zwirn 516-‐463-‐

4976 207 Hagedorn Hall

Music Education B.S.Ed. Secondary Education Music Nathalie

Robinson 516-‐463-‐4514

102 New Academic Bldg.

Physical Education B.S.Ed. Physical Education

Health Studies and Kinesiology Nancy Halliday 516-‐463-‐

5811 107 Hofstra Dome

Professional Specializations Degree Program Academic Department Coordinator Phone Address

Athletic Trainer B.S. Athletic Training

Health Studies and Kinesiology

Jayne M. Ellinger

516-‐463-‐5101

101 Hofstra Dome

Health and Fitness Trainer B.S. Exercise Science

Health Studies and Kinesiology Katie M. Sell 516-‐463-‐

5814 113 Hofstra Dome


School of Engineering and Applied Science The School of Engineering and Applied Science partners with a network of industry leaders to offer students substantial work experience before they graduate. The school consists of the University’s Engineering and Computer Science departments and offers a curriculum that emphasizes high-‐tech research, practical work experience, and interdisciplinary study, integrating resources and faculty from other parts of the institution, including the Hofstra North-‐Shore-‐LIJ School of Medicine at Hofstra University and the Frank G. Zarb School of Business. Engineering Majors B.S. Mechanical Engineering B.S. Electrical Engineering B.S. Industrial Engineering B.E. Engineering Science – Civil Option B.E. Engineering Science – Biomedical Option (Bioelectrical Emphasis) B.E. Engineering Science – Biomedical Option (Biomechanics Emphasis)

Minors • Engineering (ENGG) • Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) • Technology and Public Policy (TPP) First-‐Year Course Requirements Some courses may vary depending on transfer credit or the score of the Calculus Readiness placement exam.

First Year – Alternative 1 FIRST SEMESTER SECOND SEMESTER ENGG 010 Comp. Prog. for Engg. 3 ENGG 019 Tech. & Society 3 ENGG 015 Design. Human World 3 MATH 072 Calculus II 4 MATH 071 Calculus I 4 PHYS 011A Gen. Physics 4 CHEM 003A Gen. Chemistry 3 PHYS 011B Gen. Physics Lab 1 CHEM 003B Gen. Chemistry Lab 1 WSC 002 Composition 3 WSC 001 Composition 3 TOTAL 15 TOTAL 17 First Year – Alternative 2 FIRST SEMESTER SECOND SEMESTER ENGG 015 Design. Human World 3 ENGG 010 Comp. Prog. for Engg. 3 MATH 071 Calculus I 4 ENGG 019 Tech. & Society 3 PHYS 011A Gen. Physics 4 MATH 072 Calculus II 4 PHYS 011B Gen. Physics Lab 1 CHEM 003A Gen. Chemistry 3 WSC 001 Composition 3 CHEM 003B Gen. Chemistry Lab 1 TOTAL 15 WSC 002 Composition 3 TOTAL 17 MATH 071 requires a score of 16 or better on the Calculus Readiness placement exam or a C-‐ or better in MATH 050.


MATH 072 requires a grade of a C-‐ or better in MATH 071. CHEM 003A is taken concurrently with CHEM 003B. PHYS 011A can be taken concurrently with 011B, but it’s not required. Other Course Requirements Engineering majors are also required to take the following courses, as well as courses specific to each specialization area:

Course Credits Prerequisites Corequisites ENGG 025 3 PHYS 011A MATH 073 ENGG 027 3 CHEM 003A ENGG 030 3 PHYS 012A PHYS 012A, MATH 073 ENGG 113 3 PHYS 011A, MATH 072

Computer Science Majors B.S. Computer Engineering B.S. Computer Science B.S. Computer Science & Mathematics B.A. Computer Science Minors • Computer Engineering • Computer Science All Computer Engineering and Computer Science majors are required to take the following courses as well as courses specific to each specialization area: CSC 015, 016, 110, 112, 163 MATH 071 WSC 001, 002 Computer Engineering and Computer Science and Mathematics majors also need to take: MATH 072, 073 PHYS 011A, 011B PHYS 012A, 012B


School of Health Sciences and Human Services The mission of the Hofstra University School of Health Sciences and Human Services is to educate students in the theory and practices of their specialized area of study, with a strong foundation in the natural, social and behavioral sciences. Through competency-‐based instruction, field experience and research training, students are educated to become effective and compassionate clinicians, evidence-‐based practitioners, policymakers, managers and advocates who promote health equity. Students learn to provide therapeutic and developmental services; prevent, diagnose and treat illness and disabilities; and design, implement, administer and evaluate health promotion programs, policies and systems. Students receive clinical education in approaches that maximize occupational, communicative, biological, psychological, social and interpersonal development across the lifespan. Students are prepared to work in settings that include the home, school, clinic, hospital and other health care facilities, as well as government and community agencies. The School of Health Sciences and Human Services serves as a community resource by offering continuing education opportunities, promoting collaborative clinical and research initiatives, advocating for underserved populations, and providing services that model best practices.

Professional Specializations Degree Department

Director or Chairperson Phone Address

Community Health B.S. Health Professions Israel M. Schwartz,

Director 516-‐463-‐5813 127 Hofstra Dome

Health Science B.S. Health Professions Israel M. Schwartz, Director

516-‐463-‐5813 127 Hofstra Dome

Physician Assistant Studies

B.S./ M.S.

Physician Assistant Studies

Theresa Horvath, Director

516-‐463-‐4804 113 Monroe Lecture Center

Speech-‐Language-‐Hearing Sciences B.A. Speech-‐Language-‐

Hearing Sciences Carole Ferrand, Chairperson

516-‐463-‐5308 106C Davison Hall


School for University Studies The School for University Studies (SUS) Freshman and Transfer Division Programs are designed to help entering students make a successful transition to Hofstra University. The school's curriculum encourages students to become confident, fluent participants in a rigorous and challenging academic conversation, while also satisfying the criteria for Hofstra University graduation requirements. Classes are kept small in order to facilitate more individualized academic instruction in School for University Studies courses. Full-‐time members of the program's teaching faculty are responsible for academic programs and student advisement. Hofstra faculty not affiliated with School for University Studies also teach courses for the program as needed and/or invited. Sample Fall Semester (15 credits) * Foundational course in the Humanities or Social Sciences (3 credits) * Written Expression 1 (3 credits) * School for University Studies seminar (3 credits) * Two department courses reserved for School for University Studies students (6 credits) Sample Spring Semester (15 credits) * Written Expression 2 (3 credits) * Distribution course from Natural Sciences, Mathematics, or Computer Science (3 credits) * Introductory or foundation major area course (3 credits) * Additional distribution, introductory or foundation major area courses (6 credits)

General Overview for Students Transitioning From SUS Although requirements vary by major and degree type, each program typically includes:

• Successful completion of WSC 001 and 002 and passing of the Writing Proficiency Exam. Note: Successful completion of SUS Written Expression I and SUS Written Expression II is equivalent to WSC 001.

• Foreign Language, Alternate Language or Special Language Options (depending on major/degree) • Distribution courses • Major specific courses • Elective courses

General University Requirements (9 credits) Writing Skills

SUS Written Expression 1 _____ SUS Written Expression 2 _____ WSC 002 _____ Writing Proficiency Exam _____

Language Requirements (varies by major/degree and catalog year) Foreign Language, Alternate Language or Special Language Options

1 __________ 2 __________ 3 __________ 4 _________

Distribution Requirements (33 credits: B.A., B.B.A., B.F.A.) (B.S. and B.E. requirements may vary) Humanities (9 credits)

Natural Sciences/ Mathematics / Computer Science (9 credits)



Literature (LT) Natural Sciences (NS) Behavioral (BH) Cross Cultural (CC) _____________________ _____________________ _____________________ _____________________

Literature (LT) or Appreciation and Analysis (AA) _____________________

Mathematics (MA)* _____________________



Appreciation and Analysis (AA) or Creative Participation (CP) _____________________

Natural Science (NS) or Mathematics (MA), or Computer Science (CS) _____________________


Interdisciplinary Studies (IS)** _____________________

* All continuing students (entry prior to fall 2013) can register for either a CS or MA course to fulfill any outstanding MC

requirements on their degree audit. ** The Interdisciplinary Studies requirement may be satisfied by 3 credits of IS or any other distribution category.


Pre-‐Professional Pre-‐Health Services The Center for University Advisement (CUA) advises Hofstra undergraduate students and alumni interested in entering a health-‐related professional school, from the moment they express such an interest through the professional school application process. The services provided by the CUA include:

• Individual advising and counseling appointments for pre-‐health students regarding course selection and extracurricular activities

• Presentations and training sessions on topics such as: o Professional school application services and processes o Writing and editing personal statements; individual critiquing o Tips for strengthening your medical school application

• Information on: o Various health-‐related professions o Health-‐related professional schools o Summer programs and special programs o Post-‐baccalaureate programs

Sample Timeline for Course Work

Year Fall Courses (credits) Spring Courses (credits)

Freshman WSC 001 (3) CHEM 003A & B (4) BIO 012 (4)

WSC 002 (3) CHEM 004A & B (4) BIO 011 (4)

Sophomore MATH 050 or 071 (4)

CHEM 135 & 137 (5)

MATH 071 or 072 (4)

BCHM 162 or 163 (3)

Junior PHYS 011A & B (5) or

PHYS 00 1A & B (4)

PHYS 012A & B (5) or

PHYS 002A & B (4)

Senior Finish all requirements for graduation and admittance to professional schools

Outside the Classroom The following timeline is what is recommended for students outside of the classroom. This preparation will also be instrumental in their application process. First Year 1. Attend orientation session prior to first semester attendance at Hofstra and “Anatomy of Pre-‐Health Student”

during Welcome Week. 2. Register with the CUA and begin collecting recommendations for your pre-‐health file. 3. Join APHOS to meet students with similar interests and goals and to attend guest lectures by health

professionals. 4. Visit hofstra.edu/prehealth and other related websites for further information. 5. Participate in summer paid or volunteer work in health-‐related field. 6. Attend summer school if necessary. Sophomore Year 1. Continue to maintain high academic standing. 2. Declare a major with your interests in mind (not what you think will get you into medical/professional school). 3. Volunteer at a local hospital, nursing home, EMT, etc. Continue to collect faculty recommendation forms. 4. Continue to meet with your Advisement dean and pre-‐health advisor. 5. Investigate special summer opportunities.


6. Attend pre-‐health workshops hosted by the CUA. Junior Year 1. Do research and/or get experience if you have not already done so. 2. Decide when you will take a test prep class for the MCAT, DAT, OAT, GRE, or other admissions exam. 3. Complete the Application for the Pre-‐Health Professions Advisory Committee. 4. Distribute the rest of the faculty recommendation forms. 5. See pre-‐health advisor and Advisement dean regularly. 6. Investigate:

a. Medical College Admissions Test website or other standardized test websites b. Appropriate application services: AMCAS, ADSAS, etc.

7. Select the schools to which you should apply. Try to be realistic and consult the current Medical School Admissions Requirement (MSAR) book produced by AAMC.

8. Make sure all your recommendations and supporting documentation are in your Advisement Pre-‐Health file. 9. Schedule and prepare for Pre-‐Health Professions Advisory Committee Interview. Summer After Junior Year 1. Check all of your transcripts to make sure they are accurate 2. Send all transcripts early, whether they are going to AMCAS or any other application service. 3. Fill out AMCAS or other applications and don’t forget the personal comments section! It is IMPORTANT! This is

your chance to let the schools get to know you as a person. Send it in early June. 4. Sit before the Pre-‐Health Advisory Committee if you have not already done so. Senior Year 1. Finish all requirements for graduation and prerequisites for admission to professional school. 2. Complete supplementary (secondary) applications as soon as possible after they are received. 3. Prepare and practice for interviews. 4. Keep your pre-‐health advisor informed about interviews, acceptances, and rejections. This helps us know how

you’re doing. 5. You may have a long wait ahead of you and may not find out if you are accepted to your first-‐choice school until

the first day of the spring term. 6. Gather income tax information for you and your parents. Apply for all forms of financial aid even before you have

an acceptance. File FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1. 7. Make decisions regarding which professional school you will be attending if you gain multiple acceptances. Develop a Plan B • If you don’t do well on the MCAT the first time, you can re-‐take it. Consider alternative preparation strategies and

only retake the exam when you feel absolutely ready to do so. • If you don’t get into any of the schools you apply to, then develop an alternative plan of action (e.g., if you are

planning to reapply, how can you improve your academic record or career path?). Contact the admissions office and ask them how you can improve your portfolio.

• Have another career in mind. It’s OK to change your mind. See your Advisement dean and pre-‐health advisor to explore various other career/educational options.

Acronyms to Know

AAMC Association of American Medical Colleges ADSAS Association of Dental Schools Application Service AMCAS Association of American Medical Colleges Application Services APHOS Association of Pre-‐Professional Health-‐Oriented Students DAT Dental College Admissions Test GRE Graduate Record Exam MCAT Medical College Admissions Test MSAR Medical School Admissions Requirement OAT Optometry Admissions Test


So you want to go to medical school…

Take these: BIO 011: Introductory Cell Biology and Genetics (4 cr) BIO 012: Animal Form and Function (4 cr) CHEM 003A/B: General and Inorganic Chemistry Lecture/Laboratory (4 cr) CHEM 004A/B: General and Inorganic Chemistry Lecture/Laboratory (4 cr) CHEM 135/137: Foundations of Organic Chemistry Lecture/Laboratory (5 cr) CHEM 139/140: Foundations of Inorganic Chemistry Lecture/Laboratory (5 cr)* PHYS 001A/B (non-‐calc based) (4 credits) or PHYS 011A/B (calc-‐based) (5 cr) PHYS 002A/B (non-‐calc based) (4 credits) or PHYS 012A/B (calc-‐based) (5 cr) MATH (recommended pre-‐calc Math 050 depending on math background) (4 cr) MATH (recommended calculus Math 071 depending on math background) (4 cr)

Maybe these:

BIO 135: Genetics BIO 137: Cell Biology BCHM 162 or 163: Molecular Biochemistry I or II* BIO 100: Statistics *See pre-‐health advisor for these courses.

And do these: Talk to your advisor — Make an appointment to discuss your career path with Dean Miller, pre-‐health advisor, by calling 516-‐463-‐6770 or visiting 101 Memorial Hall. Get involved — Join student organizations on campus, such as the Association of Pre-‐Health Oriented Students (APHOS). Volunteer — There are several hospitals and nursing homes in the area, so take the opportunity to get some hands-‐on experience in the field. Research — It is not required, but if you like science and a faculty member is studying something that interests you, this is a great way to learn more!

There is no guaranteed plan that will get you into medical school. However, you will have an easier time applying and possibly getting in if you follow the steps listed above. Please be sure to check for

specific requirements at each school on your list.

Pre-‐Law Services Interested in applying to law school? Contact the pre-‐law advisor at [email protected] or call 516-‐463-‐6770 to make an appointment. Request to be added to the Pre-‐Law Professions Blackboard site to access resources and learn about law school-‐related events.


PLANNING Transfer Credit and Policies

Transfer Credit Official college transcripts of completed course work from all prior institutions should be forwarded directly to the Office of Undergraduate Admission for evaluation as part of the application for admission. Transfer credit will be awarded for appropriate courses completed at regionally accredited institutions previously attended. In order to be properly advised, students must provide the University with official transcripts from all prior institutions at the onset of advisement so that all prior course work can be evaluated appropriately.

The University will perform an unofficial evaluation of course work on unofficial transcripts. This unofficially evaluated course work will be posted without credit on the Hofstra transcript for the student’s first semester in residence. Any remaining unofficial credit on the student’s transcript will be removed until the student submits all outstanding documents necessary to process the credit officially. All financial aid awards and degree advisement is based solely on the credit that is listed on a student’s Hofstra transcript. It is important to have all of the credit posted in a timely manner to avoid any holdups with future term registration. Failure to submit outstanding transfer credit requirements may impact financial awards and completion of the degree. Credit will expire if it is not validated with an official transcript from the previous institution. Unofficial transfer course work does not count toward the total number of credits earned at Hofstra University. In addition, unofficial transfer courses are not assigned to categories within the degree audit.

Transfer Credit Policy Appropriate courses completed with a minimum grade of C-‐ (or the equivalent) at fully accredited institutions are transferable. Upon completion of at least 30 semester hours at a fully accredited institution, transfer credit will be granted for appropriate courses with D and D+ grades for a total of 9 semester hours, providing the student has a final cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better at this previous institution. Grades attained at another institution are not recorded on the Hofstra transcript and are not included in the grade point average to meet graduation requirements. Appropriate courses completed at regionally accredited institutions with a grade of D or the equivalent will be considered for course credit without semester hour value. These may not apply toward the total number of credits needed for graduation. As many as 30 elective credits graded on a pass/fail basis from another accredited institution may be transferred to Hofstra. Students transferring to Hofstra with more than 30 credits graded on a Pass/Fail basis must have the approval of the Undergraduate Academic Affairs Committee. For these students, courses graded pass/fail shall not exceed 50 percent of the total credit hours required for the degree.

• A course deemed appropriate for transfer is one that might logically be part of the course of study offered at Hofstra University.

• The transfer credit (advanced standing) allowed will not necessarily apply to the major selected by the student and may not necessarily satisfy University graduation requirements.

• A maximum of 64 credits is transferable from a junior or community college with the following exceptions:

o engineering programs (69 credits are transferable) o business administration programs (65 credits are transferable)

• The amount of transfer credit per course shall not exceed the amount of credit allowed at the credit-‐granting institution.

• Credits earned at institutions on quarter or term systems shall be prorated according to the Hofstra semester system.


• Credit evaluation is completed after admission and prior to registration. Hofstra has transfer credit articulation agreements with various institutions, including Nassau Community College and Suffolk County Community College.

NOTE: Switching schools and/or majors may affect a student’s graduation date if some of the transfer credits are no longer applicable to the new major.

Advanced Standing Hofstra University participates in the following testing programs for which students may receive advanced standing upon admission:

• Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations • College Level Examination Program (CLEP) • International Baccalaureate (IB) Program

Students should forward official testing results to the Office of Undergraduate Admission. Examination results will be evaluated prior to enrollment. A maximum of 30 credits that may be received through tested credit. Credit will not be awarded for CLEP exams taken in foreign language or business.

See the following pages for information regarding credit evaluations.

Proof of High School Completion Admitted students intending to enroll at the University must submit their final high school transcript or proof of degree (copy of high school diploma) to the Office of Undergraduate Admission. Students are not permitted to begin classes at Hofstra until proof of their high school degree is received. In addition, federal financial aid will not be applied to the student’s account until proof of the student’s high school degree is received (when applicable).

The Office of Undergraduate Admission will confirm all arrivals of transcripts from a high school with a College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB) code as well as the high school seal and/or signature. If a high school transcript lacks a CEEB code or seal/signature, the Office of Undergraduate Admission will investigate further to confirm the school is recognized by the state department of education or home school association. The Office of Undergraduate Admission may request a copy of the student’s diploma at any point in the admission process through the verification process. If a diploma is determined invalid, a General Education Development (GED) test may be required for admission consideration.

Hofstra University does not admit students who complete only an Ability To Benefit test with no other proof of high school graduation or college transcript.


Advanced Placement (AP) Art History Chemistry

SCORE COURSE EQUIVALENT CR. DIST SCORE COURSE EQUIVALENT CR. DIST 3 AH 999A 3 AA 3 CHEM 999N 3 NS

4 or 5 AH 999A 6 AA 4 or 5

CHEM 003A, CHEM 003B and 8 NS CHEM 004A, CHEM 004B

Art Studio Chinese Language and Culture

SCORE COURSE EQUIVALENT CR. DIST SCORE COURSE EQUIVALENT CR. DIST 3, 4, or 5 FA 999P 6 CP 3 CHIN 004 3 n/a

4 CHIN 005 3 n/a

5 CHIN 101 3 LT

Biology (for non-science majors) Comparative Government and Politics

SCORE COURSE EQUIVALENT CR. DIST SCORE COURSE EQUIVALENT CR. DIST 3 BIO 003 3 NS 3 NO CREDIT 0 n/a

4 BIO 013 4 NS 4 or 5 PSC 002 3 BH

5 BIO 012 and BIO 013 8 NS

Biology (for biology majors) Computer Science A

SCORE COURSE EQUIVALENT CR. DIST SCORE COURSE EQUIVALENT CR. DIST 3 BIO 003 3 NS 3 NO CREDIT 0 n/a

4 BIO 013 4 NS 4 or 5 CSC 015 3 MC


Biology (for biochemistry majors) Computer Science AB SCORE COURSE EQUIVALENT CR. DIST SCORE COURSE EQUIVALENT CR. DIST

3 BIO 003 3 NS 3 or 4 NO CREDIT 0 n/a

4 BIO 012 4 NS 5 CSC 015 and CSC 016 6 MC


Biology (for physician assistant majors) (Direct entry) English Language SCORE COURSE EQUIVALENT CR. DIST SCORE COURSE EQUIVALENT CR. DIST

3 BIO 003 3 NS 3 ENGL 999 (Elective) 3 n/a

4 BIO 013 4 NS 4 or 5 WSC 001 and WSC 002 6 n/a


Calculus AB English Literature SCORE COURSE EQUIVALENT CR. DIST SCORE COURSE EQUIVALENT CR. DIST

3 MATH 061 4 MC 3 ENGL 999 (Elective) 3 n/a

4 or 5 MATH 071 4 MC 4 or 5 WSC 001 and ENGL 999L 6 LT

Calculus BC BOTH English Language & Literature

SCORE COURSE EQUIVALENT CR. DIST SCORE COURSE EQUIVALENT CR. DIST 3 MATH 071 4 MC 3 on both ENGL 999 (Elective) 3 n/a

4 or 5 MATH 071 and MATH 072 8 MC 4 or 5 on

both WSC 001, WSC 002,

ENGL 999L 9 LT

3 LANG/ 4 or 5 LIT

WSC 001, ENGL 999, ENGL 999L 9 LT

4 or 5 LANG/

3 LIT WSC 001, WSC 002,

ENGL 999 9 n/a


Advanced Placement (AP) Environmental Science Macroeconomics

SCORE COURSE EQUIVALENT CR. DIST SCORE COURSE EQUIVALENT CR. DIST 3, 4, or 5 TPP 001 3 NS 3, 4, or 5 ECO 001 3 BH

European History Microeconomics

SCORE COURSE EQUIVALENT CR. DIST SCORE COURSE EQUIVALENT CR. DIST 3 NO CREDIT 0 n/a 3, 4, or 5 ECO 002 3 BH

4 or 5 HIST 011 and HIST 012 6 HP

French Language and Culture Music Theory

SCORE COURSE EQUIVALENT CR. DIST SCORE COURSE EQUIVALENT CR. DIST 3 NO CREDIT 0 n/a 3, 4, or 5 MUS 001 3 CP

4 FREN 004 3 n/a

5 FREN 004 and FREN 999X 6 n/a

German Language and Culture Physics B

SCORE COURSE EQUIVALENT CR. DIST SCORE COURSE EQUIVALENT CR. DIST 3 NO CREDIT 0 n/a

3, 4, or 5 PHYS 001A, PHYS 001B and 8 NS 4 GERM 999 (Elective) 3 n/a PHYS 002A, PHYS 002B

5 GERM 999 (Elective) 6 n/a

Human Geography Physics C: Mechanics SCORE COURSE EQUIVALENT CR. DIST SCORE COURSE EQUIVALENT CR. DIST 3, 4, or 5 GEOG 002 3 BH 3, 4, or 5 PHYS 011A, PHYS 011B 5 NS

Italian Language and Culture Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism

SCORE COURSE EQUIVALENT CR. DIST SCORE COURSE EQUIVALENT CR. DIST 3 NO CREDIT 0 n/a 3, 4, or 5 PHYS 012A, PHYS 012B 5 NS

4 ITAL 004 3 n/a

5 ITAL 004 and ITAL 999X 6 n/a

Japanese Language and Culture Psychology

SCORE COURSE EQUIVALENT CR. DIST SCORE COURSE EQUIVALENT CR. DIST 3 JPAN 102 3 LT 3 NO CREDIT 0 n/a

4 JPAN 103 3 LT 4 or 5 PSY 001 3 BH

5 JPAN 113 3 LT

Latin: Vergil Spanish Language SCORE COURSE EQUIVALENT CR. DIST SCORE COURSE EQUIVALENT CR. DIST

3 NO CREDIT 0 n/a 3 NO CREDIT 0 n/a

4 or 5 LAT 004 3 LT 4 SPAN 004 3 n/a

5 SPAN 004 and SPAN 999X 6 n/a


Advanced Placement (AP) Spanish Literature

SCORE COURSE EQUIVALENT CR. DIST

3 NO CREDIT 0 n/a 4 SPAN 999L 3 LT 5 SPAN 999L 6 LT

Statistics SCORE COURSE EQUIVALENT CR. DIST 3, 4, or 5 MATH 008 or QM 001 3 n/a

U.S. Government and Politics

SCORE COURSE EQUIVALENT CR. DIST 3 NO CREDIT 0 n/a

4 or 5 PSC 001 3 BH

U.S. History SCORE COURSE EQUIVALENT CR. DIST

3 NO CREDIT 0 n/a 4 or 5 HIST 003A and HIST 003B 6 HP

World History

SCORE COURSE EQUIVALENT CR. DIST 3 NO CREDIT 0 n/a

4 or 5 HIST 999H 3 HP

If you are receiving credit for a course that you intend to take at Hofstra or need to repeat at Hofstra, then you should consult with your Advisement dean. You will not receive credit twice for the same course. There may be special circumstances, which would involve an appeal.

Updated 5/7/13


College Level Examination Program (CLEP) Subject Exams

The College Level Examination Program (CLEP) is a group of standardized tests that assess college-‐level knowledge in several subject areas. The tests are useful for students who have obtained knowledge outside the classroom, such as through independent study, job experience, or cultural interaction. The test is offered by the College Board.

Most of the tests are 90 minutes long. They currently cost $80 each. The tests are free to U.S. military service members and some veterans. There is an additional fee of $10 for the optional essay portion of some of the exams. Exams must be taken prior to junior year of college. As of fall 2013, no distribution credit will be awarded for CLEP exams taken while a student is matriculated at Hofstra. Exams need to be taken prior to a student’s first term of enrollment at the University for distribution credit to be awarded.

CLEP exams are offered at more than 1,700 test centers and 2,900 college and university campuses as well as military installations. Most centers charge an administrative or registration fee per student or per test. Fees usually range from $15 to $20, though it varies among test centers. You can check online for local sites. Nassau Community College is a local testing site in Nassau County.

CLEP tests are primarily multiple-‐choice exams, although some include fill-‐in or ordering questions and one College Composition exam has an essay section. Hofstra credit will be awarded for test scores in the 50th percentile. No credit is awarded for CLEP exams taken in business or foreign language. The list below includes all the exams that Hofstra will accept.

Subject Exams EXAMINATION SCORE EQUIVALENT CREDITS DIST*

AMERICAN GOVERNMENT 50% PSC 001 3 BH

AMERICAN HISTORY 50% HIST 003A* and 003B* 6 HP

AFRO-AMERICAN HISTORY 50% HIST 115* and 116* 6 HP

AMERICAN LITERATURE 50% ENGL 071 and 072 6 LT

ANALYSIS AND INTERP. LITERATURE 52% ENGL 999L* 6 LT

BIOLOGY 50% BIO 999N* 3 NS

CHEMISTRY 50% CHEM 003A and 003B 4 NS

CHEM 004A and 004B 4 NS

CALCULUS 50% MATH 061A 3 MC

COLLEGE ALGEBRA 50% MATH 999X 3 n/a

MATH ALGEBRA AND TRIGONOMETRY 50% MATH 050 4 MC

ECONOMICS: MACRO 50% ECO 001* 3 BH

MICRO 50% ECO 002* 3 BH

BOTH 50% ECO 001* and 002* 6 BH

ENGLISH LITERATURE 50% ENGL 060 and 061 6 LT

GEOLOGY 50% GEOL 001 and 002 6 NS

PSYCHOLOGY (GENERAL) 50% PSY 001* 3 BH

PSY EDUCATIONAL NEEDS DEPARTMENT APPROVAL

SOCIOLOGY 50% SOC 004 3 BH

STATISTICS 50% MATH 008 or QM 001 3 n/a

WESTERN CIVILIZATION I 50% HIST 011 3 HP


WESTERN CIVILIZATION II 50% HIST 012 3 HP General Exams EXAMINATION SCORE EQUIVALENT CREDITS DIST*

COLLEGE COMPOSITION 50% WSC 001 3 n/a

HUMANITIES 50% FA 999A* and ENGL999L* 6 AA + LT

COLLEGE MATH 50% MATH 030A and 045 6 MC

NATURAL SCIENCE 50% BIO 999N* and PHYS

999N* 6 NS

SOCIAL SCIENCE 50% SOC 999B* 3 BH

HISTORY 50% HIST 999H* 3 HP Credit for general exams will be awarded for a score of 500 or better. A score of 498 on the College Composition Exam will receive credit for WSC 001. *As of fall 2013, no distribution credit will be awarded for CLEP exams taken while a student is matriculated at Hofstra. Exams need to be taken prior to a student’s first term of enrollment at the University for distribution credit to be awarded.

International Baccalaureate (IB) IB credit must be taken at the Higher Level (HL) and scores must be 5, 6, or 7. Students in the full program may receive up to 30 credits. In order to receive these credits, they must fulfill the following requirements:

- The transcript must indicate that the student has completed all the course work to be awarded the diploma or certificate. This should be indicated at the top of the transcript.

- The total score must be a minimum of 30. The points are located on the bottom of the IB transcript. - The student must have taken at least THREE (3) Higher Level (HL) exams with a score of 5 or higher.

The evaluation is still done on a course-‐by-‐course basis (with students earning credit for exams taken on the HL with 5 or higher), but now they may be awarded additional credits to reach the 30-‐credit maximum.

The excess credit will be awarded as LA 999. A score of 5 will grant 3 credits for the appropriate subject area. A score of 6 or 7 will grant 6 credits for the appropriate subject area.


DEGREE AUDITS The degree audit is one of the most important tools you will use in your academic planning. The degree audit will show you all the courses that you have already completed as well as those you have in progress, and your remaining requirements. You should refer to your degree audit every semester in order to plan for future terms. You will want to bring this with you when you meet with your Advisement dean and/or your faculty/major advisor. If you are exploring alternative majors, you can request a “WHAT-‐IF” degree audit to see how your current course work would fit into a prospective major.

The University is currently changing over to a new degree audit program. The original degree audit program is called DAR, Degree Audit Report. It can be accessed through the portal for students who entered the University prior to fall 2013.

Students entering fall 2011 through spring 2013 will have the option to view their degree audit in DAR or through the new program, DegreeWorks. DegreeWorks is a program that is available on the portal in My Apps. Students entering the University during and after fall 2013 will be using DegreeWorks exclusively.

For assistance in learning these tools, you may contact your Advisement dean or attend a campus workshop offered by the Center for University Advisement (CUA) during the academic terms.

Degree Audit Report To access your DAR, log in to the Hofstra portal (My.Hofstra.edu) and: 1. Click on the Hofstra Online tab on the left toolbar. 2. Click on Student Records under the Student Services option. 3. On the next menu, select Run a Degree Audit (DARS).

4. The parameters will be set to your declared major so you can click Run Audit. To select a “What-‐If” DAR: 1. Follow steps 1-‐3 above to Run a Degree Audit (DARS) and then click on What-‐If. 2. Select a College of your prospective major and click Change College. 3. Select the Degree you want and click Select. 4. Select the Major you want and click Select. 5. If this applies to you: enter the Concentration you want and click Select. 6. Leave Select Term as is and click Select. 7. Click on Run Analysis. 8. Click on Refresh the List (wait a few seconds before doing this). 9. Click on the link for your DAR under the heading View Link.


DegreeWorks

Log in to the Hofstra portal (My.Hofstra.Edu) to access DegreeWorks one of three ways: 1. Click on the “My Apps” icon, and then click on the “Degree Audit” icon. 2. Click on the “Student” tab, and then click on the blue “Degree Audit” bar. 3. Click on the “Degree Audit” link on left side menu.

Degree Audit Formats To change formats, select the format from the drop-‐down menu and then click the “View” button.

• Student Information – Displays all requirements with applied courses (default view). • Registration Checklist – Displays only the unmet requirements with recommended courses.

Color coding on the Degree Audit • GREEN with checkmark = Requirement completed

• BLUE with single tilde = Requirement in-‐progress

• RED with empty box = Requirement still needed

To refresh audit, click the refresh button in the top right corner. Note: Student information is refreshed on a nightly basis. If registration changes or major declarations are processed since the nightly refresh, click the refresh arrow to update your audit.

How to Run a “What If” Audit • Click “What If” on the sidebar. • Select various criteria. • Click the Process What-‐If button at the top.

How to Run a “Look Ahead” Audit • Click “Look Ahead” on the sidebar. • Enter courses to be taken. • Click the Process New button at the top.

To view all course work, with grades, by term, click “Class History.”

For questions or concerns regarding your degree audit, please contact the Center for University Advisement: 101 Memorial Hall, 516-‐463-‐6770 107 Student Center, 516-‐463-‐7222


Your Four-‐Year Academic Plan


Registration 101: How to Add and Drop Classes

You will be able to register for classes on your assigned registration date after you meet with your Advisement dean and/or faculty/major advisor to receive your alternate PIN (personal ID number). Upper-‐class students do not require an alternate PIN. You may look up classes at any time once the semester’s course offerings are made available on the Hofstra portal.

1. Log in to the Hofstra portal (My.Hofstra.edu). 2. Click on Hofstra Online on the left toolbar. 3. Scroll down and click on Registration. 4. Click on Look-‐up Classes to Add to view course offerings. If it is your assigned registration

date, click on Add/Drop Classes instead to begin building your schedule.

5. If it is your first time attempting to register for the term, the following screen will appear to

inform you about purchasing our Tuition Insurance Plan (TRP). If you select “no,” and later change your mind, you will still be able to enroll in the plan at a later date.


6. The following screen may also appear — please read it and select “I do agree” and then “Submit Choice” to proceed.

7. On the next screen, read the explanation at the top and then scroll down to search for courses

using the search criteria options.

8. You can search for classes by subject and three-‐digit course number (e.g.,014). Without a

course number, you will see all courses offered in the chosen subject. Search by Distribution & Attribute Type for distribution, liberal arts, and distance learning (online) courses. To do this, leave the subject set to “All.” You may also search by instructor, days, and time.


9. From the search results via the Look-‐Up Classes option, register by clicking the empty box next to the class (if there is a “C,” the class is closed) and scroll down and click Submit Changes. You may also write down the five-‐digit CRN (Course Reference Number) and go back to the Add/Drop Classes menu to submit all your class selections at once in the Add Classes Worksheet (see below).

10. To DROP a course from your schedule, navigate to the Add/Drop Classes menu, select the appropriate term, find the course that you want to remove, select Web Delete, and select the Submit Changes button. The page will refresh and should show the course as “Web Dropped,” with an adjusted credit load. You will only have access to drop courses online via the Hofstra portal within a certain time frame for each academic term. Please be mindful of the academic deadlines to add and drop classes, found on the Hofstra website at Hofstra.edu/deadlines.


Planning Grids


Planning Grids


CHARTING YOUR WAY First-‐Year Student Checklist Welcome to Hofstra University! The first year of your college experience is one filled with many new beginnings and opportunities. With that in mind, we have provided you with a list to help you navigate your transition into the Hofstra community. Things to complete before the start of classes

□ Apply for a HofstraCard: The HofstraCard is your student identification card used to gain access to campus facilities at Hofstra. It also holds your dining plan points, which can be used at all dining locations on campus. For more information and to pick up your HofstraCard, please visit the Office of HofstraCard Services, located in 110 Mack Student Center (North Campus), or call 516-‐463-‐6942.

□ Obtain a Vehicle Parking Sticker: Free Hofstra parking permits for students are issued at the Department of Public Safety. Parking permits are issued Monday through Friday between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. You must bring the car you plan to park on campus, your vehicle registration, and your HofstraCard to the Department of Public Safety, located at the corner of Hempstead Turnpike and California Avenue (South Campus). For questions regarding Hofstra vehicle registration, please call the Department of Public Safety at 516-‐463-‐6606.

□ Submit Health and Immunization Records: New York state mandates that you provide verification of immunization for measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR). It is extremely important that you provide Hofstra with updated verification of vaccinations. Students who do not comply with the state law will be withdrawn from classes. If you have any questions, visit the Health and Wellness Center, located in Republic Hall (North Campus), or call 516-‐463-‐6745.

□ Finalize Financial Aid: If you have questions about your financial aid package, see a Student Financial Services representative in the Office of Student Financial Services, located at 206 Memorial Hall (South Campus), or call 516-‐463-‐8000.

□ Pay Your Bill: An outstanding balance will prevent you from registering for future semesters. To speak with a Student Financial Services representative about your bill, visit the Office of Student Financial Services, located in 206 Memorial Hall (South Campus), or call 516-‐463-‐8000.

□ Apply for Housing: If you are seeking on-‐campus housing and have questions about the application process, visit the Office of Residential Programs, located in 244 Mack Student Center (North Campus), or call 516-‐463-‐6930.

□ Submit Final Transcripts: All official final transcripts, AP scores, etc., MUST be mailed to: Office of Undergraduate Admission Hofstra University 100 Hofstra University Hempstead, NY 11549-‐1000

If you do not submit final transcripts, a hold preventing registration may be placed on your account. If you have questions or want to confirm that your transcripts have been received, please visit the Office of Undergraduate Admission, located in Bernon Hall (South Campus), or call 516-‐463-‐6700.

Academics □ Meet with your Advisement dean in the Center for University Advisement (CUA) to receive general advising

and develop an academic plan. □ “Like” the CUA’s Facebook page (facebook.com/HofstraCUA) or follow CUA on Twitter (@HofstraCUA) to stay

up to date on important information, deadlines, and fun events. □ Meet with your faculty/major advisor to discuss major requirements and course sequencing. □ Utilize academic support services on campus, such as the Academic Success Program (ASP), University

Tutorial Program (UTP), Writing Center, and Mathematics Tutoring Center. □ Be mindful of academic dates and deadlines, such as the last day to add or drop a class. □ Use the Hofstra map and become familiar with campus, including academic buildings. □ Utilize the online Bulletin at bulletin.hofstra.edu. □ Attend events sponsored by the CUA, such as workshops related to academic and experiential learning

opportunities like study abroad programs.


Career Preparation □ Take time to visit The Career Center (M. Robert Lowe Hall, South Campus) or call 516-‐463-‐6060. □ Learn about the different career assessments that are offered by The Career Center to assist you in your

choice of major. □ If you do not have a resume, start working on one. Make use of the Career Planning Handbook available at

The Career Center or at hofstra.edu/career. Get a resume critique during the center’s Quick Question Hours. □ Begin to watch career preparation webshops available on Blackboard.

Campus Involvement □ Attend the Club Fair to learn more about the different organizations on campus. Try to join at least one club

that fits your personal or academic interests. □ Attend special events hosted by the Hofstra Cultural Center and other departments on campus. □ Swing by the Mack Student Center Atrium (North Campus) and chat with students about their organizations. □ Live on campus? Attend events offered in your residence hall — see your RA for details! □ If you are a commuting student, check out the Office of Off-‐Campus Living and Commuting Student Services

in 221 Mack Student Center (North Campus) — they host great events throughout the semester! □ Take advantage of the David S. Mack Fitness Center (North Campus); a healthy body = a productive mind! □ Go on an Explore Next Door trip offered by the Office of Student Leadership and Activities.

Sophomore Checklist You made it through your first year at Hofstra and are now ready to begin sophomore year. There are many steps that you can take during this year to continue establishing yourself as a student and become more engaged in your educational experience.

Academics □ Declare a major if you have not done so already. You must declare a major prior to earning 60 credits. Still

undecided? Attend the Center for University Advisement’s events about available majors at Hofstra. □ Attend events sponsored by your major department to get more involved in your discipline. □ Meet with your Advisement dean to ensure you are on track with University requirements. □ If you are pre-‐health or pre-‐law and have not met with a pre-‐professional advisor, contact the CUA at 516-‐

463-‐6770 to schedule an appointment. □ If you have not started your language requirement (if applicable), now is the time. □ Want to study abroad? See “Complementing Your Education” in this handbook. □ If you are considering graduate or professional school, begin researching programs and admission criteria. If

an entrance exam is required, such as the GRE, GMAT, or LSAT, consider taking a preparatory course this year for the test in your junior year (when you’ll begin applying to programs).

Career Preparation □ Have you visited The Career Center (M. Robert Lowe Hall, South Campus)? Now is the time! Call 516-‐463-‐

6060 for more information. □ Still exploring possible majors? Make an appointment at The Career Center for an assessment. □ Start your internship search during the fall semester for next summer. □ Fine-‐tune your resume, adding clubs and organizations in which you are a member. Get a resume critique at

The Career Center during Quick Question Hours. □ Attend the various career fairs and events hosted on campus.

Campus Involvement □ Become more involved in student life — learn about the Student Government Association. □ Run for a leadership position within your club/organization. □ Mentor a first-‐year student who joined your club/organization. □ Volunteer! Think outside of Hofstra. Local organizations need enthusiastic volunteers!


Personal Growth □ Establish strong relationships with your major advisor and/or professors. They may be writing your letters of

recommendation one day! □ Begin learning more about different career opportunities related to your field of study. □ Reflect on your interests outside of your major and consider taking classes related to these. □ Visit New York City! Public transportation from campus is easy, and you can experience the wonderful and

diverse opportunities the city has to offer. You may eventually want do an internship in New York City, so take time now to explore.

□ Need someone to talk to? Take advantage of the confidential services offered by Student Counseling Services in the Joan and Arnold Saltzman Community Services Center.

□ Celebrate Hofstra’s diversity during our cultural heritage months and other dynamic events. □ Continue to take advantage of the Mack Fitness Center. Think fit, stay fit!

Junior Checklist As you move into the second half of your college career, new opportunities and responsibilities arise. It’s time for you to take a more active role in defining your educational goals. You have declared your major – now is the time to explore your options within your major department and establish yourself as a leader.

Academics □ Meet with your Advisement dean for a graduation check to ensure you are on track. □ Meet with your faculty/major advisor to discuss your remaining major requirements and other ways to

establish yourself in your academic field. □ If you are considering graduate or professional school, be sure you are aware of the application deadlines

and admission criteria. Plan ahead to ensure you will have any necessary requirements (test scores, recommendation letters, etc.) by the deadline.

□ Continue establishing relationships with your faculty and use your networks for possible internships, job opportunities, recommendation letters, and references.

□ Focus on grades! Keep your cumulative and major GPA up and utilize any academic support services on campus when needed. Even if you are on track for a “B,” why not try for that “A” with help from a tutor?

Career □ Meet with a career counselor to work on your resume, cover letter, and interview skills. □ Attend career fairs that are sponsored by The Career Center. □ Research part-‐time jobs and internships on the Pride-‐Career Management System. □ View the career webshops on Blackboard and attend various career events that will increase your job

readiness and career knowledge.

Campus Involvement □ Take on a leadership role in your student club/organization, or better yet, start your own club/organization! □ Join professional organizations related to your academic major or intended career field. □ Give back. Consider attending Hofstra’s Hunger Banquet in the fall or taking a trip with Alternative Spring

Break to volunteer your time and make a difference.

Personal Growth □ Shadow someone who has the job you would like to have. □ Work with departments on campus, like your major department, The Career Center, and the Office for

Development and Alumni Affairs, to connect to Hofstra alumni. □ Are you feeling stressed or overwhelmed? Remember you can visit Student Counseling Services. □ Take time to focus on your health. You should know where the Mack Fitness Center is by now! □ Continue working on establishing balance between your academics and personal life. □ Evaluate your personal finances before heading into the “real world.” □ Participate in an annual campus event that you have never done before.


Senior Checklist Congratulations – you are now a senior! There are many things to think about as you move into your final year of undergraduate education.

Academics □ Set up an appointment with your Advisement dean to do a graduation check. □ Meet with your faculty/major advisor to discuss making the most of your major courses. □ Ensure that all incomplete work is settled. (You cannot graduate with incomplete grades.) □ Going to graduate/professional school? Focus on those applications! □ Apply for graduation by the specified deadlines in order to avoid late application fees. □ Continue to work hard and don’t fall victim to “senioritis”! This last year of courses is just as important as

your other academic semesters. Career

□ Meet with a career counselor to discuss post-‐graduation opportunities. □ Take part in the on-‐campus interview program, Pride Recruiting, where you may get the opportunity to

interview with a variety of employers on campus. □ Attend career fairs that are hosted on campus. □ Continue searching job opportunities on the Pride-‐Career Management System.

Campus Involvement □ Help your organization with its transition to new e-‐board leaders. □ Register with the Alumni Association to continue your Hofstra involvement after graduation. □ Participate in the University Town Hall meeting. Your voice and opinion matter and you can affect positive

change on campus.

Senior Activities □ Order your cap and gown for graduation. □ Order college memorabilia, such as your class portrait, ring, and yearbook. □ Attend Senior Week activities sponsored by the Office of Student Leadership and Activities. □ Help with the Senior Class Challenge and make your first donation to Hofstra. □ Take the time to thank those who played important roles in your college experience. Keep the lines of

communication open — you never know who may end up being a lifelong mentor.

Transfer Student Checklist Welcome to Hofstra University! Transitioning to a new school can be both exciting and overwhelming. With that in mind, we are pleased to offer a list of reminders to help you settle into the Hofstra community.

Things to complete before the start of classes □ Apply for a HofstraCard: The HofstraCard is your student identification card and is used to gain access to the

campus facilities at the University. It also holds your dining plan points, which can be used at all dining locations on campus. For more information and to pick up your HofstraCard, please visit the Office of HofstraCard Services, located in 110 Mack Student Center (North Campus), or call 516-‐463-‐6942.

□ Obtain a Vehicle Parking Sticker: Free Hofstra parking permits for students are issued at the Department of Public Safety. Parking permits are issued Monday through Friday between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. You must bring the car you plan to park on campus, your vehicle registration, and your HofstraCard to the Department of Public Safety, located at the corner of Hempstead Turnpike and California Avenue (South Campus). For questions regarding Hofstra vehicle registration, please call the Department of Public Safety at 516-‐463-‐6606.

□ Submit Health and Immunization Records: New York state mandates that you provide verification of immunization for measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR). It is extremely important that you provide the University with updated verification of vaccinations. Students who do not comply with this state law will be withdrawn from classes. If you have any questions, visit the Health and Wellness Center, located in Republic Hall (North Campus), or call 516-‐463-‐6745.


□ Finalize Financial Aid: If you have questions about your financial aid package, see a Student Financial Services representative in the Office of Student Financial Services, located in 206 Memorial Hall (South Campus), or call 516-‐463-‐8000.

□ Pay Your Bill: An outstanding balance will prevent you from registering for future semesters. To speak with a Student Financial Services representative about your bill, visit the Office of Student Financial Services, located in 206 Memorial Hall (South Campus), or call 516-‐463-‐8000.

□ Apply for Housing: If you are seeking campus housing and have questions about the application process, visit the Office of Residential Programs, located in 244 Mack Student Center (North Campus), or call 516-‐463-‐6930.

□ Submit Final Transcripts: All official final transcripts, AP scores, etc., MUST be mailed to: Office of Undergraduate Admission Hofstra University 100 Hofstra University Hempstead, NY 11549-‐1000

If you do not submit final transcripts, a hold preventing registration may be placed on your account. If you have questions or want to confirm that your transcripts have been received, please visit the Office of Undergraduate Admission, located in Bernon Hall (South Campus), or call 516-‐463-‐6700.

Academics □ Meet with your Advisement dean in the Center for University Advisement (CUA) for general advising and to

develop an academic plan. Bring a list of questions to your appointment to clarify any issues you may have. □ “Like” the CUA’s Facebook page (facebook.com/HofstraCUA) or follow the CUA on Twitter (@HofstraCUA) to

stay up to date on important information, deadlines, and fun events. □ Meet with your faculty/major advisor to discuss major requirements and course sequencing. □ Check that the correct major is declared on your record. If incorrect, visit the appropriate major department

to officially declare. You must declare a major prior to earning 60 credits. □ Check that all transfer credit has posted to your academic record. If you have any credit that is listed as

“Departmental Review,” be sure to follow up with your Advisement dean about how to rectify this. □ Utilize academic support services on campus, such as the Academic Success Program (ASP), University

Tutorial Program (UTP), Writing Center, and the Mathematics Tutoring Center. □ Be mindful of academic dates and deadlines, such as the last day to add or drop a class, as they may differ

from your previous institution(s). □ Use the Hofstra map and become familiar with campus, including academic buildings. □ Utilize the online Bulletin at bulletin.hofstra.edu. □ Attend events sponsored by the CUA, such as workshops related to academic and experiential learning

opportunities like study abroad programs. □ Take the Writing Proficiency Exam (see following page for details).

Career Preparation □ Take time to visit The Career Center (M. Robert Lowe Hall, South Campus) or call 516-‐463-‐6060. □ Still exploring majors? Make an appointment at The Career Center for an assessment. □ Start your summer internship search during the fall semester. □ Fine-‐tune your resume, adding clubs and organizations that you’ve joined at Hofstra. Get a resume critique at

The Career Center during Quick Question Hours. □ Begin to attend the various career fairs and events hosted on campus.

Campus Involvement □ Attend the Club Fair to learn more about the different organizations on campus. □ Attend special events hosted by the Hofstra Cultural Center and other departments on campus. □ Swing by the Mack Student Center Atrium (North Campus) and chat with students about their organizations. □ Live on campus? Attend events offered in your residence hall — see your RA for details! □ If you are a commuting student, check out the Office of Off-‐Campus Living and Commuting Student Services

in 221 Mack Student Center (North Campus) — they host great events throughout the semester! □ Take advantage of the David S. Mack Fitness Center (North Campus); a healthy body = a productive mind! □ Attend an Explore Next Door trip offered by the Office of Student Leadership and Activities.


Writing Proficiency Exam Information for Transfer Students

• Passing the Writing Proficiency Exam is a Hofstra University graduation requirement. It is an essay examination intended to ensure that Hofstra students display competence as writers, no matter what their majors are or how many writing courses they have taken at other universities.

• During the exam you will have two hours to compose a focused and well-‐organized essay (based on two essays on a common topic) that develops your point and incorporates specific references to both authors’ viewpoints as support.

• Successful essays have an explicit thesis developed through coherent paragraphs that support assertions with quotations from both readings.

• While your essay should include enough context to enable your readers to follow your points, it should not merely summarize the articles nor should it be a personal narrative. You are making an original argument using support from both of the readings.

• The essay will be graded on how well you express your argument and support your assertions with evidence from the text. Faculty will evaluate your exam according to the following criteria:

o A clear thesis (statement of your position on a key point raised by one or both of the articles)

o Coherent paragraphs (each organized around a central idea) that support your thesis

o Sufficient evidence to develop those individual paragraphs o Logical organization and coherent flow of ideas o Coherent sentences using a variety of sentence structures o Language (words and sentences, punctuation and grammar) that furthers, rather

than interferes with, the reader’s understanding

All transfer students receive an email from the Writing Studies and Composition Department notifying them of the exam given in the Mack Student Center Theater (North Campus) in the fall and spring semesters. The information is also posted on the Hofstra portal (My.Hofstra.edu). There is no need to register for the exam. The exam will be administered at the following times over a two-‐day period: 10 a.m., 2 p.m., and 6 p.m. (thus ensuring no conflict with classes).

Students who fail the Writing Proficiency Exam will be instructed to take WSC 002A, a one-‐credit writing workshop.

If you have any questions or need further information, please call Eileen Greco at 516-‐463-‐5252.

Please note: If you will be taking WSC 002 at Hofstra, you will take the Writing Proficiency Exam at the end of that semester.


RESOURCES @ HOFSTRA Academic Success Program Hofstra’s Academic Success Program (ASP) is a new venture under the auspices of the Center for University Advisement (CUA). It is founded on the successful practices and principles of the University Tutorial Program (UTP), which provides free tutoring for Hofstra undergraduates and is accredited by the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA). While the Academic Success Program was founded in UTP, it now reaches far beyond tutoring. The objective of the Academic Success Program is to provide convenient and innovative support for our current generation of learners. The program’s creation is a direct response to what students express as their most important academic concerns. Our comprehensive website, which makes vital academic strategies and tools accessible to students 24/7, and our in-‐person workshops running throughout the semester, all provide solutions that target these specific challenges. The topics include:

• Time Management • Procrastination • Learning Styles • Note-‐taking • Study Skills and Test-‐taking Tools • Goal-‐setting and Motivation • Stress Management • Communication and Etiquette with Professors • Public Speaking • Memorization

Basing the program on what students want and need from their education, the ASP helps students “learn to learn” – a skill that will propel them into success, and last a lifetime. Whether a student is doing well in school or is struggling, he/she can attend the ASP workshops and use the ASP website to increase their strengths and confidence. All of this is further bolstered by our time-‐honored Tutorial Program, which is now under the umbrella of the Academic Success Program and has been providing individual and group-‐based tutoring sessions since 1981.

University Tutorial Program The University Tutorial Program (UTP) is a unit of the Academic Success Program, under the auspices of the CUA, designed to provide academic support to Hofstra undergraduate students. Individual and group tutoring are available, with professional academic advisors on hand to provide additional guidance when necessary.

HOW CAN I GET STARTED? You can make an appointment with a tutor through TutorTrac by logging in to the Hofstra portal (My.Hofstra.edu). Instructions for making an appointment can be found at hofstra.edu/UTP.


WHEN CAN I RECEIVE TUTORING? Students can schedule tutoring appointments beginning in the second week of each academic semester, and continue until the last week of classes.

WHAT SUBJECTS OFFER TUTORING? The UTP works to assist all undergraduate students in all subjects to the best of its abilities. While most classes have one-‐on-‐one tutoring available, some classes are offered in a group tutoring format. If a student can’t find the tutor or subject they’re looking for, they should come to UTP to let us know! We will work to find a tutor for that specific course.

HOW MANY CLASSES CAN I BE TUTORED IN DURING A SEMESTER? Students are provided individual tutoring in up to three classes per week, and are entitled to 1.5 hours of tutoring per course, per week.

Individual tutors are not offered for courses in quantitative methods (QM), chemistry, physics, astronomy, computer science, and some biology, but students may attend group tutoring in these subjects for as many hours as needed. The group tutoring schedules are updated every semester and can be found online at hofstra.edu/utp or via TutorTrac.

OTHER PROGRAMS THAT WORK WITH THE UTP INCLUDE:

• NOAH (New Opportunities at Hofstra) Program (The Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity Program)

• Academic program for student-‐athletes • Services for Students with Disabilities

CERTIFICATION

The UTP is internationally certified by the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA). This provides recognition and positive reinforcement for tutors' successful work. In addition, CRLA's tutor certification process sets an internationally accepted standard of skills and training for tutors.


SCHEDULING AN APPOINTMENT WITH A TUTOR 1. Log in to the Hofstra portal at My.Hofstra.edu 2. Click on the My Apps icon along the top navigation bar.

3. In the My Apps window, select the TutorTrac icon.

4. Click on “Search Availability.”

5. In the “Center” field, choose the University Tutorial Program.

6. Select the course.

7. Choose the date range and click Search.


8. Click on the time slot you would like to schedule.

9. An appointment entry box will open. Provide a phone number in this field so that the tutor can

contact you. Also provide any additional pertinent information. Click SAVE. Now you have successfully scheduled your tutoring appointment! You will receive an email confirmation. In addition, your tutor will contact you before your appointment (via email or phone) to let you know where your tutoring appointment will take place.

Keep In Mind □ Students are allowed 1.5 hours of tutoring per week, per class (three 30-‐minute sessions). □ When reserving a session, the appointment times are color coded. You can scroll over the

appointment to see more information. o light green drop-‐ins, no prescheduled appointments o dark green one-‐on-‐one tutoring session o yellow small group appointments

□ If there are no available appointments for the subject area you need, then please contact the University Tutorial Program (UTP) at 516-‐463-‐4953.

□ Students are encouraged to book appointments at least one week in advance. □ You can find information regarding policies and instructions for canceling an appointment at

hofstra.edu/UTP. □ By booking an appointment, students are agreeing to abide by all UTP policies.


Mathematics Tutoring Center The Mathematics Tutoring Center is staffed by undergraduate and graduate students, and occasionally by a professor. It is run by the Mathematics Department as a service to students. No appointment is needed; just stop by 106A Adams Hall (South Campus). There is no cost to you. You are welcome to stay in the center and study or do homework, asking questions of the tutor as they arise.

For more information as well as some suggestions for making the most of your visit to the Mathematics Tutoring Center, please visit hofstra.edu/MTC.

The Writing Center The Writing Center, located in 102 Mason Hall (South Campus), welcomes all interested members of the Hofstra community who wish to further develop their writing skills. The center's writing faculty and fellows are dedicated and trained specialists from many academic disciplines. They work with students in exploring any and all parts of the writing process, including working toward a topic, developing ideas, structuring an argument, and revising and polishing drafts.

For further information, please visit hofstra.edu/writing.

Services for Students with Disabilities Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD), located in 040 Memorial Hall (South Campus), arranges academic accommodations and provides support for students with physical, learning and/or psychological disabilities. In addition to arranging accommodations, a major part of the mission of SSD is to help students develop the skills they need to be effective self-‐advocates at Hofstra and beyond. Our programs and services encourage active involvement from students in managing their own disabilities, while offering coaching and support along the way.

For information on how to register as well as services provided by the office, please visit hofstra.edu/SSD.

Collaborative Learning Center The Collaborative Learning Center (CLC) is located on the second floor of the Axinn Library. This space is open to all students, and is equipped with private study spaces, small group meeting rooms, and a state-‐of-‐the-‐art classroom learning center. It also includes moveable lounge seating to enhance group interactions, and individual computer console seating equipped with computer terminals and printing stations. The CLC is supported by the Center for University Advisement (CUA), the Writing Center, Faculty and Student Computing Services, and the Axinn Library.


Campus Resources The Career Center M. Robert Lowe Hall; 516-‐463-‐6060 Offers major and career exploration, workshops, job and internship fairs.

Multicultural & International Student Programs, Office of 242 Mack Student Center; 516-‐463-‐6796 Helps develop an inclusive, multicultural and globally conscious campus that embraces diversity.

Center for University Advisement (CUA) 101 Memorial Hall; 516-‐463-‐6770 107 Mack Student Center; 516-‐463-‐7222 Meet with your Advisement dean to discuss academic progress.

Off-‐Campus Living and Commuting Student Services, Office of 221 Mack Student Center; 516-‐463-‐3469 Enhances the co-‐curricular life of commuting students by hosting programs that connect them to the larger campus community.

Community Standards, Office of 240 Mack Student Center; 516-‐463-‐6913 Promotes responsible living through the guidelines of behavioral standards and the P.R.I.D.E. Principles.

Parent and Family Programs, Office of 200 Phillips Hall; 516-‐463-‐4698 Plans and implements parent and family outreach initiatives.

Dean of Students Office 243 Mack Student Center; 516-‐463-‐6913 Coordinates student-‐related programs in the Division of Student Affairs.

Public Safety, Department of Mack Public Safety and Information Center; 516-‐463-‐6606 Safeguards all members of the Hofstra community on campus.

Development and Alumni Affairs, Office for Libby and Joseph G. Shapiro Alumni House; 516-‐463-‐6636 Connect with alumni!

Recreation and Intramural Sports, Department of 101 Mack Fitness Center; 516-‐463-‐6958 Manages the Mack Fitness Center and coordinates intramural sports.

Graduate Admissions, Office of 105 Memorial Hall; 516-‐463-‐4723 Learn about graduate studies at Hofstra.

Residential Programs, Office of 244 Mack Student Center; 516-‐463-‐6930 Provides a variety of housing options to meet academic, developmental, cultural and social needs of our students.

HCLAS Study Abroad 107 Roosevelt Hall; 516-‐463-‐4765 Earn credits while spending time abroad during January or a summer session.

Services for Students with Disabilities 040 Memorial Hall; 516-‐463-‐7075 Arranges academic accommodations and provides support for students with physical, learning and/or psychological disabilities.

Health and Wellness Center Republic Hall; 516-‐463-‐6745 Available for appointments and information regarding your health.

Student Computing Services 125B Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library (Hammer Lab); 516-‐463-‐7777 Provides technological assistance to students and manages a network of campus computing resources to support all student computing needs.

HofstraCard Services, Office of 110 Mack Student Center; 516-‐463-‐6942 Provides photo ID cards used for swiping into buildings and for laundry, Dutch Debits, and dining plans.

Student Counseling Services Joan and Arnold Saltzman Community Services Center; 516-‐463-‐6791 Provides psychological, vocational and educational counseling to students.

Hofstra University Bookstore Mack Student Center; 516-‐463-‐6654 Textbooks, gifts and Hofstra apparel.

Student Financial Services 206 Memorial Hall; 516-‐463-‐8000 Provides information regarding tuition, billing, registration, scholarships, FAFSA, loans, etc.

Hofstra University Honors College 243 Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library; 516-‐463-‐4842 Find out what it takes to be an honors student!

Student Leadership and Activities, Office of 260 Mack Student Center; 516-‐463-‐6914 Enhances the co-‐curricular life of the Hofstra community and helps students become more involved with campus events.

Interfaith Center 213 Mack Student Center Catholic Chaplain: 516-‐463-‐7210, Jewish Chaplain: 516-‐463-‐6922 Muslim Chaplain: 516-‐463-‐6920, Protestant Chaplain: 516-‐463-‐5227

Undergraduate Admission, Office of Bernon Hall; 516-‐463-‐6700 Submit official transcripts and check on missing transfer credits.

Language Learning Center 207 Calkins Hall; 516-‐463-‐5653 On-‐site foreign language placement exams.

University Tutorial Program 012 Memorial Hall; 516-‐463-‐4953 UTP provides free tutoring for up to three courses per semester.

Mathematics Tutoring Center 106A Adams Hall; 516-‐463-‐6742 Free tutoring for your math course(s).

Writing Center 102 Mason Hall & Collaborative Learning Center (Axinn Library); 516-‐463-‐4908 Assists with all phases of the writing process.


Departmental Course Prefixes Accounting (ACCT) French (FREN) Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies

(MECA)

African Studies (AFST) French Literature in Translation (FRLT) Military Science (MS)

American Sign Language (ASL) Gaelic (GAEL) Modern Greek (MGRK)

American Studies (AMST) General Business (GBUS) Music (MUS)

Anthropology (ANTH) Geography (GEOG) Musical Theater (MUTH)

Arabic (ARAB) Geology (GEOL) Natural Science (NSC)

Art History (AH) German (GERM) Philosophy (PHI)

Asian Studies (ASST) Global Studies (GS) Physical Education and Sport Sciences (PESP)

Astronomy (ASTR) Greek (GRK) Physician Assistant Studies (PHA)

Biochemistry (BCHM) Health Professions (HPR) Physics (PHYS)

Biology (BIO) Hebrew, Modern (HEBR) Political Science (PSC)

Center for Civic Engagement (CCE) History (HIST) Portuguese (POR)

Chemistry (CHEM) Hofstra University Honors College (HUHC) Psychology (PSY)

Chinese (CHIN) Information Technology (IT) Public Relations (PR)

Cognitive Science (CGS) Interdisciplinary Science (IDSS) Quantitative Methods (QM)

Comparative Literature and Languages (CLL) International Business (IB) Radio, Television, Film (RTVF)

Computer Science (CSC) Irish Studies (IRE) Religion (RELI)

Counseling and Mental Health Professions (CMHP) Italian (ITAL) Romance Languages and Literatures in

Translation (RLLT) Creative Writing (CRWR) (search by English-‐Creative Writing on course Look Up) Italian Literature in Translation (ITLT) Russian (RUS)

Criminology (CRM) Italian Studies and Italian American Studies (ITST)

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)

Curriculum and Teaching (CT) courses are administered through the Teaching, Literacy and Leadership Department

Japanese (JPAN) Secondary Education (SED)

Dance (DNCE) Jewish Studies (JWST) Sociology (SOC)

Disability Studies (DSST) Journalism (JRNL) Spanish (SPAN)

Drama (DRAM) Labor Studies (LABR) Spanish Literature (SPLT)

Economics (ECO) Latin (LAT) Speech Communication and Rhetorical Studies (SPCM)

Educational Studies (EDST) Latin American and Caribbean Studies (LACS) Special Education (SPED)

Elementary Education (ELED) Legal Studies in Business (LEGL) Speech-‐Language-‐Hearing Sciences (SPCH)

Engineering (ENGG) Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Studies (LGBT) Study Abroad (STA)

English (ENGL) Library Information and Technology (LIBR) Sustainability Studies (SBLY)

English Language Program (ELP) Linguistics (LING) Swahili (SWAH)

Entrepreneurship (ENTR) Literacy Studies (LYST) Technology and Public Policy (TPP)

European Studies (EUR) Literature in Translation (LIT) University Perspectives (UNIV)

Finance (FIN) Management (MGT) Women's Studies (WST)

Fine Arts (FA) Marketing (MKT) Writing Studies and Composition (WSC)

Forensics (FOR) Mass Media Studies (MASS)

Foundations of Education (FDED) Mathematics (MATH)


General Curriculum Abbreviations DISTRIBUTION TYPES AA Appreciation and Analysis BH Behavioral Social Sciences CP Creative Participation CC Cross Cultural HP History/Philosophy/Religion IS Interdisciplinary Studies LT Literature MA Mathematics NS Natural Sciences CS Computer Science

AUDIT/TRANSCRIPT SYMBOLS GPA Grade point average IP In progress/requirement will be fulfilled OK Requirement fulfilled NO Requirement not fulfilled NR No recorded grade or not received P Passed course RE Registered SH Semester hour or credit TD Unofficial transfer course without credit because the grade was below C-‐ TR Transfer credit, College Level Examination Program (CLEP), International Baccalaureate (IB) or

Advanced Placement (AP) credit TU Unofficial transfer credit (pending final transcripts, which will eventually expire if not rectified) TX Expired transfer credit T-‐ Official transfer course without credit because the grade was below C-‐ (will fulfill a

requirement)

PROGRAMS/RESOURCES FRD Freshman Division FYC First-‐Year Connections program LEAP Legal Education Accelerated Program PALS Program for Academic Learning Skills SSD Services for Students with Disabilities SUS School for University Studies TERMS FA Fall JA January SP Spring S1 Summer Session I S2 Summer Session II S3 Summer Session III


HOW TO … Declare a Major or Minor To declare a major or a minor, you must complete the Change of Study Form* (see Appendix), which is available at the Center for University Advisement (CUA). The form must be signed by the department chair of the new major and/or minor. Please refer to the “Majors and Academic Departments” listing in this handbook for department locations.

Please note: It is your responsibility to submit the Change of Study Form to the Office of Academic Records (206 Memorial Hall, South Campus) for processing.

Determine Class Standing Class standing is based on credits earned and does not include credits that are in progress. First-‐year standing is 0-‐29 credits; sophomore standing is 30-‐59 credits; junior standing in 60-‐89 credits; and senior standing is 90 or more credits. Your class standing determines the date you are eligible to register online for the upcoming semester. Your total earned credits can be found on your degree audit as well as your unofficial transcript via the Hofstra portal (My.Hofstra.edu).

Please note: Transfer students are responsible to ensure that all transfer credits are posted to their Hofstra transcripts. Please see the Office of Undergraduate Admission in Bernon Hall (South Campus) for additional information.

Drop or Withdraw From a Course You may drop a course via the Add/Drop Classes link in the Hofstra portal (My.Hofstra.edu) or by completing a Registration Add/Drop Form* (see Appendix), which is available at the Center for University Advisement. The form must be submitted to the Office of Academic Records (206 Memorial Hall, South Campus) by the semester deadline. If it is past the drop deadline, you have the option to withdraw from a course using the aforementioned steps. A grade of a “W” will appear on your transcript. Some students will need an alternate PIN or Advisement dean’s signature.

Please note: If you are considering a drop or withdrawal, we highly encourage you to speak to your Advisement dean and Student Financial Services representative to discuss possible consequences.

File a Withdrawal or Leave of Absence from the University If you are considering a withdrawal or leave of absence for any reason, please speak with your Advisement dean about your options. A request must be submitted via the Hofstra portal (My.Hofstra.edu). Receive Permission to Add a Restricted and/or Closed Course When registering for courses, you may see one of the following error messages: Class Standing; Closed Class; College; Degree; Major; Prerequisite; or Waitlist. If you receive any of these error messages, you need permission to register for the restricted course. Complete the Registration Restriction Override Form* (see Appendix), which is available at the Center for University Advisement. If approved, the form must be signed and stamped by the appropriate department and professor. You must then submit the form to the Office of Academic Records (206 Memorial Hall, South Campus) to process the override and registration. If permission is denied, you are not allowed to register for the course.


How to … Repeat a Course While at Hofstra, you have the option to repeat a course and request that your old grade be replaced by the new grade you earn. You may utilize this option twice in your college career. To make this request, you must complete an Undergraduate Repeat Course Request Form* (see Appendix), which is available at the Center for University Advisement. The completed form must be submitted to the Office of Academic Records (206 Memorial Hall, South Campus) by the semester deadline.

Please note: The initial grade remains on your transcript, but only the new grade you earn is calculated into your GPA. If you repeat the course and fail to submit the necessary form by the deadline, the new grade you earn will then be averaged with your old grade into your GPA. We strongly suggest you speak with your Student Financial Services representative should you pursue this option, as it may affect your financial aid/scholarship package.

Take a Course With the Pass/D+/D/Fail Option If you are interested in taking courses on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis, please speak with your Advisement dean about your options. Restrictions apply. Students must receive a C-‐ or higher to earn a Pass (P), which then excludes the course from the GPA calculation. Grades of D+, D, and F, however, are still included in the GPA calculation with this option. The Request for Pass/D+/D/Fail Undergraduate Form* (see Appendix) must be submitted to the Office of Academic Records (206 Memorial Hall, South Campus) by the semester deadline.

Please note: A full-‐time student must complete at least 12 credits per semester in letter grades other than Pass (P) in order to qualify for the Dean’s List.

*Printable forms are available online at hofstra.edu/sfs; select “Forms” listed under “Resources” in the drop-‐down menu.


How to … Calculate Your GPA Step 1: Using the chart below, determine the quality points for each course:

Grade Points x Course Credits = Quality Points Step 2: Add all quality points earned. Step 3: Add all GPA hours (the credits with grades that count in your GPA). Step 4: Total quality points ÷ total GPA hours = GPA

Grades Included in

GPA

Grade Points

X

Example Course Credits

(varies for each course)

=

Example Quality Points

A 4.0 3 12 A-‐ 3.7 3 11.1 B+ 3.3 3 9.9 B 3.0 3 9 B-‐ 2.7 3 8.1 C+ 2.3 3 6.9 C 2.0 3 6 C-‐ 1.7 3 5.1 D+ 1.3 3 3.9 D 1.0 3 3 F 0 3 0

Grades not included in GPA: • INC: Incomplete • NR: Student’s grade not reported by instructor • P: Passing • Pr: Progress (used to report the first semester’s satisfactory work in two-‐semester

individually supervised courses, normally for seniors) • UW: Unofficially Withdrawn (student stopped attending) • W: Withdrawn

You earn credit for grades of D and D+. However: • They may not fulfill certain requirements, like major course credits, for your degree. • They may not fulfill prerequisite requirements for certain courses you need. • If repeating a course in which you’ve earned a D or D+, you do not earn the credit again.

Repeat Course Request Form • Consider using this form if you are repeating a course and want the second grade (not the

first) to count in your GPA. • The original grade will stay on your transcript, but it is not calculated in your GPA. • You have only two of these requests in your entire college career, so use them wisely. • If you are not utilizing the Repeat Course Request Form but decide to repeat a course, the

second grade will be averaged into your GPA.


How to … Calculate Your GPA

RUN YOUR OWN GPA SCENARIO FOR THIS SEMESTER! Plug in your current schedule and enter target grades for each course to determine what your semester GPA would be in this scenario.

_________________ ÷ ________________ = ________ (Total Quality Points) (Total GPA Hours) (GPA*) *NOTE: This is just a semester GPA. To calculate a cumulative GPA, use the same equation but add all Quality Points and GPA Hours from all semesters at Hofstra to date.

Course Name Credits Grade Grade points Quality Points

Total GPA Hours Total Quality Points

Example of a semester GPA, as shown on the academic transcript in the My.Hofstra.edu portal

Grade Points x Credits = Quality Points

Total Quality Points ÷ GPA Hours = GPA


COMMUNICATION ETIQUETTE HOW TO COMMUNICATE WITH YOUR FACULTY AND ADVISORS

Communicating effectively with your professors and/or Hofstra administrators is fundamental to your college success. When communicating with representatives from the Hofstra community, give the best impression while never assuming the other party clearly understands what you are trying to communicate.

Below are some things you should keep in mind:

A. Body Language: Frequently taken for granted, most people seldom pay attention to their body language. Yet, this is a key component in effective communication. When in the classroom or in a meeting, always sit up straight. Never put your feet on the desk or your chair. When meeting with a professor or Hofstra administrator for the first time, introduce yourself, make eye contact, and offer a professional firm handshake to let him or her know that you are serious about your studies.

B. Timeliness: If you schedule an appointment with a professor or Hofstra administrator, please arrive on time. If you are running late or need to reschedule, please contact the person and let him or her know. The worst thing you can do is to not show up for an appointment and leave the person waiting or show up late without any reasonable explanation for the tardiness.

C. Media Devices: Turn off your media devices (i.e., iPhone, Blackberry, laptop) when meeting with a professor or Hofstra administrator. It is impolite and unprofessional to answer a phone call during a meeting and especially during a class. If you are permitted to use a laptop in the classroom, use it discretely and be sure to use it for academic purposes only.

D. Missing Class: If you will have to miss class due to unforeseen circumstances (e.g., illness, doctor’s appointment, etc.) or scheduled absences, it is your responsibility to notify your professors PRIOR to the start of class. You can do this by sending the professor an email and leaving a voice mail message if you are unable to speak with him or her directly. When you are back on campus you should also meet with your professor during his or her office hours or during a scheduled appointment. You will want to discuss the material you missed. If you plan to be away from school for an extended period (more than two days), you can also contact your Advisement dean and ask the dean to alert your professors. Missing class without notifying anyone reflects a lack of commitment on your part and can impact your overall academic success.

E. Be Prepared: When meeting with a professor or Hofstra administrator, be prepared and ask specific questions. If you are reviewing a recent test with a professor, bring the test with you, as well as the notes you used for studying. If you are meeting with your Advisement dean, go through your degree audit in advance and bring questions about the courses you should take to develop a graduation plan.

F. Use of Email: Communicating via email, when done appropriately, can be an excellent way to communicate with a professor or Hofstra administrator. Following are examples of the ACCEPTABLE and UNACCEPTABLE ways to communicate via email.


UNACCEPTABLE EMAILS EXAMPLE 1 To: Dean Jones From: John Smith Subject: Hey hey hey Hellooo I still need to meet with the finance dept lady, but quick question how do I declare a major again I have to do something online then meet with the dept chair right? EXAMPLE 2 To: Dean Jones From: John Smith Subject: Repetition of Course Ok, I've met with a number of advisers at this point and the last one said I needed to take Eco 1 & 2 and wouldn't be able to take the more advanced class you suggested you said I need QM 001 eventually so what's the story? I am pretty confused at this point and I want to get classes that work with my schedule because I need to work too. Please let me know as soon as possible. Thanks, John EXAMPLE 3 To: Dean Jones From: John Smith Subject: QUESTION Hey, btw registration is tomorrow and i need to meet with u in the next hour. ill stop by your office after my class. email or text me in class asap. c u Sent from my iPhone

ACCEPTABLE EMAILS EXAMPLE 1 To: Dean Jones From: John Smith Subject: Request for Academic Leave Extension Hello Ms. Jones,

My name is John Smith (700555555). I am currently on academic leave for the fall 2010 semester. Unfortunately, I must request one more semester of academic leave, for the winter 2011 semester. The reason for this leave of absence is family and financial obligations. If there is any other information I need to provide you with, or if I need to come down in person, my home phone number is: (555) 555-‐5555.

Thank You, John Smith


EXAMPLE 2 To: Dean Jones From: John Smith Subject: Foreign Language Placement Exam Dear Dean Jones,

My name is John Smith, Hofstra ID 700555555, a junior PR major and also one of your advisees. My telephone is (555) 555-‐5555.

I transferred to Hofstra University in the spring of 09' and have not taken my foreign language placement exam. I am inquiring as to how I can go about taking it, including when, where and how I register (if needed). Any information you can provide me will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you so much.

Regards, John Smith

EMAIL 101 When corresponding via email, remember to: • Include your student ID number. This allows professors and Hofstra administrators to access your

academic history. • Clearly identify yourself by including your full name, contact phone number, major, and your class year. • Clearly state the nature of your email both in the header and body of your message. An email is an

electronic letter and as such should be as clear and professional as possible. • Do a spell check for any grammatical errors or typos. • Never use abbreviations commonly used in text messages (e.g., btw, l8R). • Preferably send your email via a computer versus your wireless phone as an incorrect key or misspelled

word can change the goal of your message. Use your Hofstra Pride account so that the professor or administrator knows that he or she is speaking to a student.

• Limit your message to 1-‐2 paragraphs. If your message is longer than that, it is probably best to schedule an appointment to discuss your concerns in person.


COMPLEMENTING YOUR EDUCATION STUDY ABROAD, INTERNSHIPS AND OFF-‐CAMPUS EDUCATION Why Study Abroad? Our students continually reaffirm the importance and validity of study abroad as a life-‐changing experience that fosters personal and academic growth.

Personally, studying abroad allows you to … • Challenge yourself in a new environment. • Meet new and exciting people from different backgrounds and cultures. • Develop lifelong friendships.

Academically, studying abroad allows you to … • Take advantage of a hands-‐on experience and learn both inside and outside the classroom. • Gain fluency in a foreign language. • Learn about life from a different perspective. • Earn college credits and satisfy major, minor, or distribution requirements.

Hofstra University offers short-‐term programs during January (three weeks) and summer sessions (three to five weeks). These are excellent times for a first-‐time study abroad student or a student who has financial, work, or other restrictions that would prevent a longer period of time abroad. A student can obtain a maximum of four credits in January or Summer Session III, and a maximum of seven credits in Summer Sessions I and II. Hofstra also offers two semester-‐length programs in the spring: European Odyssey and the Hofstra in India Program. The Office of the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs awards six full-‐tuition scholarships, for either a full year or semester of study at the University of Amsterdam. Three of the full-‐tuition scholarships are reserved for Zarb School of Business students. Students are also welcome to study abroad through a non-‐Hofstra University program that may include application to another American university, a foreign university or an independent study abroad provider. For more information, please email Assistant Dean Maria Fixell ([email protected]), or visit the Office of Study Abroad Programs (107 Roosevelt Hall, South Campus).

Internships and Off-‐Campus Education Internships offer students the opportunity to explore pre-‐professional apprenticeships that offer practical, hands-‐on work experience. Students participating in internships not only learn more about their chosen field, but they also learn to utilize their networking skills to foster strong professional connections. Hofstra University offers two ways to take advantage of an internship:

Through the Office of Off-‐Campus Education (OCE) • An overall GPA of a 2.5 is required to participate in the program. • Students must complete an application and proposal (requires signatures from both the academic department

and assigned faculty correspondent), and must have a resume and cover letter. • Internship credits vary (1-‐9); 40 hours per credit. • Internships are offered on a Pass/Fail basis. • Students submit a final paper (pages required are based on number of credits). • Students must meet with Assistant Dean René Giminiani-‐Caputo (211 Roosevelt Hall, South Campus). For

more information, email [email protected]. OCE also offers a Quick Questions session during which internships are discussed in more detail. The session is offered on Wednesdays during the fall and spring semesters, from 2 to 4 p.m. Call for summer hours.

Through a Student’s Major Department • Students may take an internship as a required major course or as a major elective. • Students must meet with the designated internship coordinator within the department in which they are

seeking credits (hours per credit vary by department). • Students must meet all requirements as stipulated by the department (e.g., overall GPA, class standing,

possible prerequisite courses, internship informational meeting, etc.). • Students must have a resume and complete the department’s application.


HOFSTRASPEAK Academic Leave is an official notification to the University that the student is temporarily stopping attendance at Hofstra for a minimum of one full fall or spring semester. Matriculated students who will not be attending Hofstra for a fall or spring semester, but who intend to return to Hofstra, must file either an academic leave or maintain matriculation request. Failure to notify the University of this intent will result in withdrawal from Hofstra and the loss of academic leave benefits. To request an academic leave, students need to log in to the Hofstra portal (My.Hofstra.edu), click the Hofstra Online tab, select “Academic Leave/Withdrawal From the University” from the registration menu, and complete the required fields. The add/drop process is a brief period of time at the beginning of the semester when students may add or drop classes. Students may add or drop courses online until the last day of the first week of classes. After this time, a student must request permission to be signed in to a class by the professor or the department. An Advisement dean is the representative within the Center for University Advisement (CUA) who is assigned to work with a student from the time he or she is admitted until the student’s graduation term, assisting with course planning, major exploration, questions and concerns about academic policies and procedures, academic opportunities available at Hofstra, and other general academic issues. Students may log in to the Hofstra portal (My.Hofstra.edu) to find the name of their assigned Advisement dean. Bulletin (Catalog) year refers to the academic year in which a student enrolled at Hofstra University. Students follow the specific degree requirements set forth for their major for that specific Bulletin year, but may elect to change their Bulletin year once in their undergraduate studies at Hofstra to follow a newer year’s requirements. Students should consult with their major academic department prior to making this decision. Class standing refers to a student’s credit level. Students who have earned 30-‐59 credits are considered sophomores, 60-‐89 credits are juniors, and 90 credits or more are seniors. Completion Ratio is a guideline that the University uses to ensure that students are making strong academic progress. Since both grades and degree progress are important, the University calculates the completion ratio for each student by using the number of credits attempted and the number of credits satisfactorily completed. Students who do not meet the standards below in any single term will be placed on academic warning. Students whose cumulative completion ratios fall below this standard will be placed on academic probation.

• 0-‐29 attempted hours: must satisfactorily complete at least 60% of attempted credits • 30-‐59 attempted hours: must satisfactorily complete at least 70% of attempted credits • 60 or more attempted hours: must satisfactorily complete at least 80% of attempted credits • Satisfactorily completed credits are made up of

o Transfer credits o Credits completed with a passing grade of D or better o Credits completed with a passing grade of P

• Attempted credits are made up of o Satisfactorily completed credits, as defined above o Failures, withdrawals, unofficial withdrawals, incompletes, and no reports (F, W, UW, I, NR)

• Repeated courses are included in both attempted and earned hour calculations. A corequisite is a course that must be taken before or at the same time as another course. CRN stands for Course Reference Number. This is the five-‐digit number associated with each course, unique to the section of the course and the specific term in which it is offered. CUA refers to the Center for University Advisement. Degree Audit Report/DegreeWorks refers to the degree-‐progress tracking system available to students via the Hofstra portal (My.Hofstra.edu). The system provides a student with a list of the requirements that must be completed in order to earn a Hofstra undergraduate degree and applies earned and in-‐progress credits to these requirements to


monitor progress toward graduation. A student should review the degree audit prior to meeting with his/her Advisement dean and faculty/major advisor to plan a schedule for the upcoming semester. Dismissal would result if a student does not meet the academic criteria set forth by the institution. Students are dropped from the rolls of the University after two semesters of attendance if they have attempted:

• Less than 25 hours and have a cumulative grade point average below 1.3 • 25-‐30 hours and have a cumulative grade point average below 1.5 • 31-‐57 hours and have a cumulative grade point average below 1.7 • 58-‐93 hours and have a cumulative grade point average below 1.9 • 94 or more hours and have a cumulative grade point average below 1.95

Double Major is an instance where a student has two distinct majors and he/she is pursuing one degree. Both majors would need to be the same degree (e.g., Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in economics and political science). Dual Degree is an instance where a student is pursuing two simultaneous degrees. An example of this would be a student pursuing a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in political science and a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in management. It may also refer to an accelerated program where a student is pursuing a bachelor’s degree and an advanced degree (e.g., B.S./M.S.). An elective is a course a student chooses to take which may not necessarily be required, but will satisfy intellectual curiosity, appeals to a student’s interests, and/or complements degree requirements. Limits are placed on the number of elective credits students can earn that count toward a degree. FERPA is the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1976, which is a federal law regarding the privacy of student records. The University is not permitted to discuss a student’s record with anyone without the student’s expressed consent. Students may give their parents FERPA access by completing a form via the Hofstra portal (My.Hofstra.edu) so they can access specific information, as indicated by the student. FERPA access can be given or rescinded at any time. Full-‐time status requires at least 12 semester hours (credits) for a semester. This is an important factor for reasons such as financial aid qualifications, health insurance benefits, campus housing eligibility and athletic eligibility. GPA stands for grade point average, which is the index of academic performance used to determine whether a student will be permitted to continue at the University and/or graduate. Students have a term (semester) GPA and a cumulative (overall) GPA. See the “How To” section in this handbook for instructions on calculating GPA. Honors are bestowed on students who meet specific academic criteria. Academic honors include the Dean’s List and the Provost’s Scholars; details are listed at hofstra.edu. Hofstra’s Honor Code is summarized in the P.R.I.D.E Principles, which include the following statement and pledge: “Academic integrity is paramount to the credibility of the University's reputation and the scholarly pursuits of its members. Hofstra students bear the ultimate responsibility for upholding the principles of academic honesty and integrity. ‘I will not engage in any activity that will violate the standards of academic integrity and will not tolerate acts of cheating, plagiarism, falsification, forgery, perjury, misrepresentation or dishonesty.’” Latin honors at Hofstra are degrees of distinction. The criteria for these distinctions include credits earned in residence at Hofstra and GPA averages. Summa cum laude is 3.85; magna cum laude is 3.75; and cum laude is 3.60. More details are listed at hofstra.edu. A liberal arts course addresses the questions of basic human values and the ways of understanding the character and organization of reality, focusing on various approaches to self-‐examination and inquiry of nature and science. Every degree has a certain percentage of credits that must be completed in liberal arts. Students can search courses by the liberal arts attribute type via the Hofstra portal (My.Hofstra.edu). Online courses at Hofstra are referred to as Distance Learning (DL) options and are offered through Blackboard on the Hofstra portal (My.Hofstra.edu). Students can search for courses by the DL attribute type. Some DL options are hybrids (a mixture of online and in-‐class sessions).


The portal refers to the My.Hofstra.Edu information system where students can access all Hofstra information in one location, including email, library databases, academic records, and Blackboard. A prerequisite is a requirement that must be met prior to enrollment in a course. Prerequisites could include a course with a specific grade earned, test score, class standing, major, or school. P.R.I.D.E. Principles serve as the foundation for the University’s Code of Community Standards, and outline the standard of conduct that all Hofstra students are expected to uphold. Hofstra’s P.R.I.D.E. Principles are: Personal and Social Responsibility; Respect for Self and Others; Integrity, Ethics and Leadership; Diversity and Community; and Expression and Free Exchange. Probation (academic) occurs at the end of any fall or spring semester when a student’s cumulative grade point average is less than 2.0 but above the University’s minimum retention standards. Students will also be placed on probation at the end of a second consecutive semester with a term GPA below a 2.0 or if they fail to satisfactorily complete a minimum percentage of their attempted credits (completion ratio). When placed on probation, students must meet with their Advisement dean and are required to complete an online course, UNIV 001, prior to enrollment for future semesters. Quality points are used to determine a student’s GPA. Each letter grade is assigned a point value, and these points multiplied by the number of credits for a graded course determine the quality points for that course. Residency requirement refers to the minimum number of credits that need to be taken in residence at Hofstra. Transfer students, especially, need to be mindful of these requirements. Students should consult with their Advisement dean and faculty/major advisor for more information. A semester hour is also referred to as a credit. This is equivalent to a one-‐hour period of participation in class per week, or a minimum of two hours of laboratory or studio work per week for one semester, or the equivalent. SFS (Student Financial Services) is the office that handles matters related to financing your Hofstra University education. The office is located on the second floor of Memorial Hall and students can meet with a SFS counselor to discuss any financial matters. The Office of Academic Records and Registrar and the Loan Repayment Office are also located in Memorial Hall. A syllabus is a document detailing information about a course, and may include: course description; goals and objectives of the course; reading assignments and due dates; a general outline of the course, including course requirements; and means and methods of evaluation. The syllabus is the key to understanding course content and course policies, and is distributed by the professor at the beginning of a course. Withdrawal …

• From a course is an option for students who missed the regular drop period but wish to stop attending a course. A grade of a W appears on the transcript and the credits still show in a student’s attempted hours. There is a deadline for a selective withdrawal.

• From a full semester is an option for students who need to withdraw from all courses for a semester but intend to return to the University. This is also referred to as an academic leave. To withdraw from a full semester, students need to log in to the Hofstra portal (My.Hofstra.edu), select from the registration menu “Academic Leave/Withdrawal from the University,” and complete the required fields.

• From the University indicates that a student wishes to discontinue his/her studies at Hofstra and does not intend to return. To officially withdraw from Hofstra, a student needs to log in to the portal (My.Hofstra.edu), select from the registration menu “Academic Leave/Withdrawal from the University,” and complete the required fields, indicating he/she will not return.

• A student must consult with his/her Advisement dean regarding any withdrawal. No student may withdraw from a term after the last day of class.

The Writing Proficiency Exam (WPE) is a graduation requirement for all undergraduate students, intended to show writing proficiency through the composition of an essay. The exam is given at the end of WSC 002 or at special sessions during the semesters.


SAMPLE FORMS








BUBBLE

MAURICE A. DEANE

SCHOOL OF LAW

HOFSTRANORTH SHORE-LIJ

SCHOOL OFMEDICINE AT

HOFSTRAUNIVERSITY

AU BONPAIN

DAVID S. MACKPHYSICAL

EDUCATIONCENTER

DAVID S. MACKFITNESSCENTER

Hours:Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Monday and Thursday open until 7 p.m.

Students are seen for advisement by appointment with the exception of Quick Question Hours. These drop in times are reserved for quick questions, not full advisement appointments.

Quick Question Hours8 a.m. to 9 a.m.3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

When classes are not in session theCUA operates on a 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. schedule. During the summer the office closes at 4 p.m. on Friday.

Locations:4101 Memorial Hall, South Campus Phone: 516-463-6770 Fax: 516-463-6674 (TTY/deaf): 516-463-5108

4107 Mack Student Center, North Campus Phone: 516-463-7222 Fax: 516-463-4258

46165:6/13

Center for University AdvisementYOUR BRIDGE TO SUCCESS

Documents

Center for University Advisement Advising Handbook 2013-2014